TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Psych RN in Bangor, Maine, 04401!
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Psych
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Psychiatric Unit - Pediatric
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 7A-7P
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing required; Pediatric Behavioral Health experience preferred
License: State License required
Certifications: BLS; MOAB obtained on site
Must-Have: De-escalation experience, experience with physical restraints, ability to run groups, documentation skills
Description:
ASAP start needed.
Interviews required followed by manager approval.
Must be willing to float between adult and pediatric units as needed.
Facility has 94 beds for pediatric patients and 44 beds for adults.
All patients are medically cleared upon arrival, coming from an emergency department.
Involuntary and voluntary admissions are processed.
Pediatric patient ages range from 5 to 18 years old, while adult patients are 18 years old and older.
Common pediatric diagnoses include eating disorders, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and gender dysphoria.
Adult patients commonly present with schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and may also have eating disorders and suicidal ideation.
No forensic patients or inmates are present, and the facility is locked but not to the extent of holding patients under arrest.
Seclusion rooms are used when necessary.
Occasionally, patients with substance use disorders may be seen, but they must be medically cleared.
The facility provides traditional medical and psychiatric care along with specialized therapies such as pet therapy, group sessions, and community gardens.
Patient ratios are 1:5-6 for RNs during the day and 1:13 at night with resource support.
Psych Techs are designated as 6 during the day shift and 2 during the night for pediatric units.
The patient care team includes a Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, and additional staff for support.
The manager encourages open communication and will work with travelers to address any issues.
A Nurse Practitioner is on-site until 1600 hours, with a psychiatrist conducting daily rounds.
The charting system utilized is Cerner.
Float requirements can be between all units, and staff will be informed of preferred shifts through modified self-scheduling.
Weekend rotations occur every other weekend and holiday work is expected in rotation.
Scrub colors should be solid and professional.
Travelers may function as the code leader during escalations and should participate in debriefing after incidents.
Scenario-based training is available every other week for practice to enhance de-escalation skills.