RN Psychiatric

US: Tryfacta•Amsterdam, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Tryfacta is seeking a RN Psychiatric for our client in Amsterdam, NY 12010. This is a 13-week contract assignment. The role involves providing direct nursing care to patients in an acute psychiatric/behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include assessing patients' physical and mental health, monitoring changes, administering medications, developing care plans, ensuring patient safety, providing crisis intervention, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, documenting care, and educating patients and families. The nurse must adhere to infection prevention and facility policies, maintain accurate documentation, and perform other assigned psychiatric nursing duties.

Requirements

Active New York State (NYS) RN license required.
Minimum 5 years of psychiatric/behavioral health nursing experience required.
2+ years of travel nursing experience required.
BLS certification required.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required.
Must be willing to work night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an acute psychiatric or behavioral health setting preferred.
Strong assessment, communication, crisis management, and patient-safety skills.
Ability to work effectively with patients experiencing acute psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
Strong documentation, organization, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients in an acute psychiatric/behavioral health setting.
Assess patients' physical and mental health conditions and monitor changes in behavior or clinical status.
Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
Monitor patient safety and maintain a therapeutic environment.
Provide crisis intervention and respond appropriately to behavioral or psychiatric emergencies.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
Document patient assessments, interventions, medications, and progress accurately and timely.
Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, and ongoing care.
Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and facility policies and regulatory standards.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate healthcare team.
Perform other psychiatric nursing duties as assigned.