TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Psych RN in Moosic, Pennsylvania, 18507!
Job ID: 884641
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,846.5
Job TitleRegistered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health / Psychiatric
LocationMoosic, PA | Inpatient Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract (13 Weeks) | Night Shift | 8-Hour Shifts (12:00 AM - 8:00 AM) | Weekends and Holidays as Assigned
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct nursing care to adult, geriatric, and adolescent patients presenting with mental health, behavioral, and substance abuse disorders
- Administer and manage medications using Omnicell in coordination with an onsite pharmacy available 24/7
- Complete documentation using Epic and paper charting, including restraint documentation per facility protocol
- Safely apply and monitor restraints in accordance with facility policy and patient safety standards
- Utilize de-escalation techniques, including Handles With Care methodology, to manage patient behavior
- Maintain assigned patient ratios (up to 1:20 depending on acuity) while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
Required Qualifications- Active Pennsylvania (PA) RN license required at time of submission
- Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Behavioral Health or Psychiatric nursing
- Experience with restraints is required
- Familiarity with Epic EMR and paper charting
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience working with adolescent psychiatric populations
- Background in treating substance abuse and addiction disorders
- Prior experience with Omnicell medication management systems
Why Join Us- Work in a brand new, state-of-the-art psychiatric facility serving a diverse patient population in the scenic Scranton-Wilkes-Barre metro area of Northeastern Pennsylvania
- Handles With Care de-escalation training provided at no charge during orientation, supporting your professional development from day one