Emergency Psych RN - Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Psych Services department provides direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process across assigned areas. The RN develops and periodically updates individualized interdisciplinary care plans, evaluates patient outcomes, and identifies resources to support patients. The department provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare to patients aged 5 and older with a range of psychiatric illnesses. Patients may also require medical care for co-occurring conditions. Common diagnoses include major depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, and psychotic disorders. The unit may also serve patients needing detoxification. The position is a night shift role, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. RNs are required to wear maroon scrubs. A 12-hour orientation shift is provided to familiarize staff with the department. Extra hours beyond contract hours may be available, subject to availability, and holiday coverage may be required.
Requirements
- Associate degree (2-year) required.
- Valid State of Maine RN license.
- BLS certification required.
- Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training prior to start.
- At least 1 year of previous mental health nursing experience required.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong decision-making skills under pressure.
- Flexibility to provide coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process across assigned areas.
- Develop and periodically update individualized interdisciplinary care plans.
- Evaluate patient outcomes.
- Identify available resources to support patients.
- Provide comprehensive behavioral healthcare to patients aged 5 and older, including patients with psychiatric illnesses, co-occurring medical conditions, or detoxification needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
