Emergency Psych RN - Nights

Carenest Health Services • Lewiston, ME

18h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Psych Services department is an essential member of the patient care team, providing direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in assigned areas. The RN develops and periodically updates individualized, interdisciplinary plans of care, evaluates patient outcomes, and identifies available resources for patients.

The Crisis Psychiatric Unit provides care to patients age 5 and up with psychiatric illnesses. Some patients may also need medical care. Common psychiatric diagnoses include major depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, and psychotic disorders. Some patients are seeking or requesting detoxification. Travel nurses may be assigned to charge or preceptor duties as needed, and this is an expectation. The role includes a 12-hour orientation shift to familiarize the nurse with the department. RNs are required to wear maroon scrubs. Extra time above contract hours may be available but is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of previous experience in mental health nursing.
• Associate degree (2-year degree) required.
• Valid State of Maine RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• Current CPI training before start.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent team-player skills.
• Ability to manage stress appropriately and make decisions 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 in assigned areas.
• Develop and periodically update individualized, interdisciplinary plans of care.
• Evaluate patient outcomes.
• Identify available resources for patients.
• Provide coverage as needed in a department requiring coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Be prepared to serve in a charge or preceptor role when utilized.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree