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Salem Hospital

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,998 per week

Salem Hospital, Salem, Massachusetts, us, 01971


Job Details

Behavioral Health Float Pool Psych RN Nights & EOW – 36hrsUnit Name: Behavioral Health Float Pool – Psych RNBrief Unit Description: This position will float to various mental health units throughout the hospital (Pedi, Adult & Geri Psych)Years of Experience Required: 2 years minimumSkill Sets Required: Trauma informed, patient-centered, and verbally capable of de-escalating patientsWe treat patients with diverse types of mental health issues (anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, dual diagnosis patients detox here on the unit while treating mental health issues), and some medically acute patients (IVs, CPAPs, wound and diabetic care)Proficient in using automatic medication dispensing system (Omni Cell); proficient in electronic health records documentation, preferably EPICProficient in the use of psychotropic medications and side effectsAble to assume the role of charge nurseAble to complete admissions and dischargesCompetent in the use of IV pumps; competent in care of a diabetic patientClinician to Patient Ratio: Unit specific. Pedi Psych is: 1 to 3. Adult & Geri Psych is 1:7 or 8Patient Population: Children Ages 3-17, Adults 18 – 65, and Geriatric Adults 66+EMR (Charting System): EPICFloating Required: Yes, to all behavioral health areas within the Epstein Units and AMHURotating Shifts Required: Yes, for Day Rotate (7a-7p, 11a-11p & 7p-7a). Rotation not required for Night ShiftJob Requirements

Massachusetts RN LicenseAHA BLSCertification in De-escalationAdditional Details

AVADE training offered on-site as well as lead EKG trainingKnowledge of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health rules and regulations