Psychiatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Job Summary for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position: Registered Nurse (Psychiatric Emergency Room)
Location: New York (NY License required)
Contract Length: Not specified

Job Duties

• Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Plan and provide nursing care for patients.
• Make nursing diagnoses of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommend treatment options.
• Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff to design appropriate treatment plans.
• Administer and monitor reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Arrange further medical attention when necessary.
• Assist clients in understanding emotional disturbances and accepting treatment.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• Test for vital signs of pain and ensure pain treatments.
• Document all patient information on medical charts and follow physician’s written orders.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Keep accurate records of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results.
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
• Provide courteous, high-quality service to patients and the public by responding to requests or making appropriate referrals.

Requirements

• Licensure: New York RN License ONLY
• Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association ONLY), CPI
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Schedule: Day/Evening/Night rotating schedule including holidays, on-call, callback, and charge per unit needs

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified or required.
• Specialty years of experience required: 2 years.