Travel LPN / LVN - Psychiatric
Helena, MT
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join our team. This role requires a strong background in psychiatric nursing and the ability to work effectively in an inpatient behavioral crisis stabilization unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate and comprehensive patient care to individuals aged 18 to 60+ in a behavioral crisis stabilization setting.
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-patient ratios, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and communication regarding patient progress and outcomes.
• Administer medications and monitor patients for side effects and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience; candidates with 3+ years of relevant experience may be considered if they are first-time travelers.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification is optional.
• Active Montana (MT) or compact nursing license is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and their families.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information:

All scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application, as late requests will not be accommodated. Candidates must provide complete demographic information in their profiles for consideration.