Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,182 per week in Lewiston, ME

The RN will provide day-to-day care for children and adolescents, ages 6-18. The RN is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Psychiatric Adult Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 3x 12-hour shifts - Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 3 years required License: Valid State RN license required Certifications: BLS certification required Must-Have: - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills - Ability to communicate on a variety of levels: patients, families, providers, coworkers - Ability to manage stressful situations appropriately - Ability to set strong professional boundaries - Dedicated team player - Self-directed, able to stay busy during downtime Description: The Registered Nurse is an essential member of the patient care team. The RN is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. In this role, the RN will work alongside an interdisciplinary team. The RN will provide day-to-day care for children and adolescents, ages 6-18. This is for an inpatient behavioral unit. The primary diagnoses treated are major depression and ADD/ADHD. The RN will be responsible for medication administration and education. Daily documentation of patient care is required. The RN will manage and monitor behaviors throughout the unit. Additionally, the RN will participate in and lead education groups. Previous nursing experience working with adults is preferred. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training is required. Candidates with licensure issues will not be considered. This is an equal opportunity employer.