Registered Nurse Psychiatric

International SOS Government Medical Services•Weston, WV

1d•$44 - $49

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct and indirect clinical care to patients. They will competently function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient and community centered care. The RN serves as an advocate for the patient and their family and intercedes on their behalf by acting as a liaison for patients and their families with respect to their rights and beliefs. The Registered Nurse will utilize their expertise of evidenced based medical practice to manage unexpected and emergent situations, to mitigate and treat a variety of injuries and illnesses in a prompt and professional manner. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is recruiting Registered Nurses (RN) to support our medical staffing projects West Virginia. RNs may work in temporary, short-term, or long-term jobs. Recruited personnel might be working alongside our clients’ teams or as part of our own multidisciplinary teams, in secured federal facilities, medically remote locations, industrial projects, or our own clinics in long-term care or acute care facilities. Please apply in order to be added to our database and to be considered for current and future RN positions. Our recruiters will get in touch with you to check your availability, readiness, interest in the job and to provide you with more details on our vacancies.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year experience in Psychiatric Nursing to be assigned for an acute psychiatric care facility.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in the assigned area for other assignment areas.
RN(s) must be Licensed by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses and have no record of prior or pending disciplinary action against him or her by the licensure body or agency.
West Virginia is a member of the National Council of State Board of Nursing and participates in the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Associate or bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited nursing program.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.
US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.

Nice To Haves

American Heart Association - Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct physical assessments of patients, including psychiatric or admissions.
Participate in Treatment Team Meetings to maximize positive results through interdisciplinary care.
Develop and implement individualized care plans.
Administer medications and monitor their effects.
Provide therapeutic interventions and crisis management.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
Manage delegated tasks to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Educate patients and their families about treatment plans and health management.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
Advocate for patient rights and ensure a safe treatment environment.
Initiate protocols for emergent situations where immediate action is necessary to prevent harm or injury.
Respond to inquiries of family members, advocates and other interested parties, insuring adherence to the confidentiality laws, and HIPPA Regulations.
Testify in commitment hearing when found appropriate and necessary.