Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Rochester, NY
ProKatchers
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

SMH Level 1 RN Psych- Unit 3900 

Schedule- D/E/N ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULES, Weekends/Holidays/On-Call/Callback/Charge per Unit Needs

Job Duties
-Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
-Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
-Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.
-Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
-Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
-Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
-Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
-Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
-Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
-Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.
-Maintains patient confidentiality.
-Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
-Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing
progress notes in the computer system.
-Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral.

Requirements:
CPI Certification, blue card preferred, hands on training required
License (NY License ONLY)
BLS Certification (AHA) ONLY
Minimum 2 years of experience