Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Winston-Salem, NC
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3x12 hrs, Days

RN - Psych
? About Facility:
o 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
o 885 licensed beds
o Level 1 Trauma Designation
o Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
? Unit Information:
o Beds: 24
? Census 18-20/day
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years in Psych nursing
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
? Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Adults 18+ - Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression, Suicidal Ideation,
? Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:6
o MHT: 1:12
? Required Licensure & Certifications:
o BLS, CPI
? Skills required:
o Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care, strong interpersonal and de-escalation communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, solid written and oral communication skills, ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels.
o De-escalation, experience with physical restraints, medical restraints, medication passes, comfortability to run groups (not required), documentation.
o May have patients who are recently Postpartum, if they have compounding psych diagnoses requiring inpatient treatment.
o Open Day room unit all dx not a designated detox center, but some people are naturally detoxing.
? Support within the Department:
o CNA: Yes
o MHT: Yes
? Duties provides patient care to psychiatric patients as directed by a RN and according to the plan established by the treatment team. Develops therapeutic relationships with patients and family members through participation in department and team treatment programs.
o Receptionist/HUC? Yes
o Charge nurse? Yes
o Phlebotomy? Yes
o IV/VAT Team? No
o Resource Nurse? Rapid Response Team
o RT 24/7? Yes
o Hospitalist 24/7? Yes
o Intensivist 24/7? Yes
o Telemetry monitoring/tech: N/A
? Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: Encompass/Epic
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
o Post partum - Breast pumps, BiPAP patients w/comorbidities.
o Unit specific equipment: seclusion room/Restraint bed and Restraint Chair
? Floating: If yes, where?
o Yes, to Peds Behavioral Health
? Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO
o 2 days departmental
? Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Royal Blue
o Parking: Free employee parking
o Unit Culture: patient centered, highly dependable, and strong teamwork