Psychiatric Rn Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate upon hire and maintained as current.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire and maintained as current.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• One year in a supervisory or leadership role is preferred.
• For non-OB facilities, NRP is required within 90 days after hire and must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• One year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate for Intensive Care.
• Professional certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative responsibility for department service functions and collaborate with the unit Director and/or Manager.
• Assume the unit’s administrative scope in the absence of the unit Director and/or Manager.
• Develop and implement departmental plans, performance-improvement activities, and compliance with current federal and state regulations.
• Prepare, conduct, and/or oversee department personnel orientation and training.
• Communicate with staff, physicians, and administration verbally and in writing.
• Be accountable for the quality of staff and department functions during the shift.
• Assist the Department Director in daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel.
• Ensure appropriate use of time, equipment, and staff and support efficient department functions.
• Perform direct patient care as needed and within scope of practice.
• Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care.
• Support unit operations through staff scheduling, onboarding coordination, chart audits, hiring support, escalation management, staffing needs, and continuity of patient care, as described in the posting’s leadership and operations experience section.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms