Travel Nurse RN – Psych in Rochester, NY

Job Description

We need an RN Psych ER for a 13-Week assignment in NY ASAP. 36 hours per week guaranteed. Full benefits available day 1 on assignment. Travel reimbursement up to $500 for getting to assignment.

Gross weekly pay: $2150
Weekly tax-free stipend: $1212
base hourly rate: $26 per hr
OT/Holliday rate: $60 per hr

Start Date of 7/21 is FIRM – we cannot push later or start sooner

Schedule- D/E/N ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULES, Weekends/Holidays/On-Call/Callback/Charge per Unit Needs

Duties – MUST HAVE MED SURG EXP.
-Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
-Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
-Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.
-Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
-Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
-Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
-Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
-Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
-Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
-Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.
-Maintains patient confidentiality.
-Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
-Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing
progress notes in the computer system.
-Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral.

Requirements:
NY License ONLY
BLS Certification (AHA) ONLY
Minimum 2 years experience
Telemetry Experience Required