Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,078 per week in Rochester, NY - Cynet Health : Job Details

Job Title: Level 1 RN in Psychiatric Emergency Room Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Psychiatric Nursing Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Blocked Weekend Nights Hours per Shift: 12.0 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: NY License Required Certifications: BLS Certification from American Heart Association Required Must-Have: - NY License - Two years of experience - BLS Certification from American Heart Association Description: Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and their relatives to gather case history. Plans and provides nursing care for patients. Makes nursing diagnoses 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. Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments for pain are administered. Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows written orders from physicians. 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 referrals.