Travel RN - Psychiatric Job at American Traveler in Sharon
american travelerSharon, CT
Travel RN - Psychiatric Job at American Traveler in Sharon
american travelerSharon, CT
2 days ago
Industries
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse HospitalsOutpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersResidential Mental Health and Substance Abuse FacilitiesAbout the role
American Traveler is hiring a Behavioral Health RN for a geriatric psych unit, requiring a CT or compact RN license and 2+ years of psychiatric nursing experience.
Requirements:
- Active CT or compact RN license requiredBLS certification required
- Crisis Management Training (CMT) certification administered by CPI or Northwell, or an equivalent in-person course of at least 6 hours, required
- Minimum 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience required 5+ years of experience preferred
- Geriatric and dementia care experience strongly preferred
- Med/surg experience helpful and preferred
Responsibilities:
- Works in a 78-bed general hospital's Senior Behavioral Health unit
- Cares for geriatric adults with multiple medical comorbidities who often require total care
- Patient population includes dementia, depression, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder with medical comorbidities
- Involves facilitating therapeutic groups and managing involuntary and voluntary patient status
- Involves use of restraints and seclusion as clinically indicated
- Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:15 AMIf floated to other units (medical surgical or ER), only performs helping-hands duties such as sitting with patients, answering call bells, or taking vital signs without full assignment responsibilities
- Provide direct psychiatric nursing care within a geriatric behavioral health setting
- Candidates with combined med/surg and psych backgrounds are especially well-suited for this role
- Local candidates within 60 miles are accepted at a reduced rate
- Two strong professional references from a manager or above within the past year required for consideration
- BenefitsHigh Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) PlanWeekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Sharon, CT
Occupation
Psychiatric Technicians
Industry
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
Posted
2 days ago
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