Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Psychiatric RN!** **Job Description:** - **Position:** Travel RN - Senior Psych - **Shift:** 7 PM - 7 AM - **Hours:** 48 hours guaranteed preferred - **Start Date:** 12/14 **Unit Specifics:** - **Number of Beds:** - ADOL: 18 - Serenity: 24 - ITU: 32 - SRAD: 16 - VINE: 9 - **Patient Ratios:** Nurses 8:1, MHTs 12:1 - **Unit Overview:** - ADOL: Patients aged 12-18 years - Serenity: Lower acuity adult unit - ITU: Higher acuity adult unit (thought disorders) - SRAD: Senior lifestyle patients - VINE: Lower acuity adult unit - **Documentation System:** Meditech - **Scheduling Requirements:** Coverage needed for three 12-hour shifts daily, including weekends - **Floating Policy:** Staff will be utilized where the greatest need is **Patient Experience:** - Follow ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Always, Respect - Use AIDET for effective patient communication: - Acknowledge - Introduce - Duration - Explanation - Thank you **Hiring Profile:** - **Core Skills Required:** - Assess mental health status, recognizing psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral issues - Develop individualized care plans based on patient needs - Administer psychiatric medications and monitor for side effects - Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques - Build therapeutic relationships through effective communication - **Advanced Skills Needed:** - Therapeutic communication to build trust and rapport - Monitor physical and psychological symptoms, including vital signs and medication effects **Certifications Required:** - BLS - CPI **Dress Code:** - Required uniform: - Nurses: Blue or Black - MHTs: Green or Black **Why Catalytic Solutions (CatSol):** At CatSol, we connect dedicated therapists with rewarding assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who’s with you every step of the way.