TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Psych RN in Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27103!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Behavioral Health
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years required.
License: Active nursing license required.
Certifications: BLS, MOAB preferred.
Must-Have: Traveler experience required. First-time travelers accepted.
Description:
RTO after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite.
Any call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could possibly lead to a cancellation.
DNR is required.
Unit has a target ratio of 1:7.
Floating may be required to task in medical-surgical units when needed.
Every other weekend is required.
The unit cares for adults and geriatrics with all mental health diagnoses.
The behavioral health unit is split between two floors and team members rotate as needed.
Staff works in all areas of acuity.
Psych techs, who are not CNAs, check vital signs, blood glucose, and assist with milieu management.
They also monitor patients and assist with de-escalation.
Each shift has either a nurse manager, assistant nurse manager, or house supervisor onsite, with virtual clinical nursing support available 24/7.
A therapy team conducts groups seven days per week.
The unit uses a monitoring tool to improve safe outcomes.
Personal panic alarms are also utilized for safety.
The documentation system used is Epic.
Familiarity with medication administration and managing various mental health conditions is essential.
Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques are also important skills in this role.
Behavior management techniques are necessary for providing effective care.
Candidates must be open to floating within or near the facility as required by the job description.