Travel Nurse RN - Psych in Richmond, KY

Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint in accordance with RN scope of practice and applicable policies. Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities, including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTIs, and documentation auditing.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Psych RN in Richmond, Kentucky, 40475!

Job ID: 906100
Job Title

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health / Psychiatric
Location

Richmond, KY
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint in accordance with RN scope of practice and applicable policies.
• Develop individualized problem lists and care plans, determining desired outcomes in coordination with patients, families, and the inter-professional team.
• Implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy; recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition appropriately.
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities, including timely execution of discharge orders, discharge teaching, and coordination with Case Management.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of patient care provided by other team members.
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities, including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTIs, and documentation auditing.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• BLS certification required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the care team, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures.
• Proficiency with or ability to be trained on relevant computer systems and clinical applications.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous nursing experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Why Join Us

• Work within a care model that emphasizes holistic, patient- and family-centered care in a healing and wellness-focused environment.
• Opportunity to practice with clinical autonomy while contributing to a collaborative, inter-professional team committed to nursing excellence.