Adult Psych RN - Nights - Ambe Healthcare Staffing

Job Description:

** Maine Residents Must reside outside of a 50 mile radius**

PREVIOUS EMPLOYEES NOT ACCEPTED

Must be willing to float to Chemical Dependency/Detox

The Registered Nurse is an essential member of the patient care team, responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. In this role, the RN will be responsible for working alongside an interdisciplinary team to provide day-to-day care of children and adolescents, ages 6-18, on an inpatient Adolescent behavioral unit. The primary diagnosis' that are treated are major depression and ADD/ADHD. He/She will be responsible for medication administration and education, daily documentation of patient care and managing/monitoring behaviors throughout the unit. Additionally, the RN will participate in and lead education groups.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Associates Degree in Nursing required
• Valid State of Maine RN license required
• BLS certification required

Experience:

• 1-3 years previous nursing experience working with adults preferred
• At least 1 year previous nursing experience required
• CPI Trained

Other Skills Required:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Communication on a variety of levels: Patient, families, providers, coworkers
• Ability to in (at time) stressful situations and manage stress appropriately
• Ability to set strong professional boundaries
• Dedicated team player
• Self-directed, able to stay busy in down time

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
3x 12hr shifts - Nights

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Specialty Type:
Agency shall upload all credentials/compliance

Sub Specialty:
Psychiatric Adult

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS); Nursing Certifications(CPI )

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13