Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,710 per week in Rutherfordton, NC - Cynet Health : Job Details

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Behavioral Health Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1-2 years License: Current RN license to practice in NC Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required Must-Have: Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred Description: The Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care in the behavioral health specialty. The role involves performing plan of care interventions, including medication administration and clinical treatments. Documentation of patient care given is essential. The nurse will monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions as appropriate to the care team, physician, patient, and family. Assisting patients with activities of daily living, such as personal hygiene, nutrition, and ambulation, is part of the responsibilities. Collaboration across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfers and discharge planning, is required. The nurse will evaluate the learning needs of patients and/or families and provide appropriate education based on age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Advocacy for the physical and emotional well-being of patients is a key aspect of this role.