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Ambe Healthcare Staffing

Adult Psych RN - Days

Ambe Healthcare Staffing, Lewiston, Maine, us, 04240


Job Description:

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Maine Residents Must reside outside of a 50 mile radius**

PREVIOUS EMPLOYEES NOT ACCEPTED

Must be willing to float to Chemical Dependency/Detox

The Registered Nurse is an essential member of the patient care team, responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care.

In this role, the RN will be responsible for working alongside an interdisciplinary team to provide day-to-day care of children and adolescents, ages 6-18, on an inpatient Adolescent behavioral unit.

The primary diagnosis' that are treated are major depression and ADD/ADHD.

He/She will be responsible for medication administration and education, daily documentation of patient care and managing/monitoring behaviors throughout the unit.

Additionally, the RN will participate in and lead education groups.JOB REQUIREMENTSEducation:

Associates Degree in Nursing requiredValid State of Maine RN license requiredBLS certification required

Experience:

1-3 years previous nursing experience working with adults preferredAt least 1 year previous nursing experience requiredCPI Trained

Other Skills Required:

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsCommunication on a variety of levels: Patient, families, providers, coworkersAbility to in (at time) stressful situations and manage stress appropriatelyAbility to set strong professional boundariesDedicated team playerSelf-directed, able to stay busy in down timeWe are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Position Urgency:Normal

Shifts:3x 12hr shifts - Days

State License Details:Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:36

Specialty Type:Agency shall upload all credentials/compliance

Sub Specialty:Psychiatric Adult

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS); Nursing Certifications(CPI )

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:13