Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - COVID19 - $2,558 per week

Company: Talent4Health
Location: Eagleville
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Eagleville, Pennsylvania.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/18/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: TravelRN Psych 2 Year experience
  
  ****COVID VAX Required+boosters - only medical exemptions allowed for severe reactions- this has to de documented by a doctor and submitted to facility for approval.
  
  - Required certifications: RN License BLS, CPI required - They can certify in CPI onsite.
  
  2 Supervisor references
  
  
  
  
  
  ****COVID VAX Required****
  
  - Psych RN House Supervisor
  - Nights 36's
  - 12-hour shifts: 6:45p-7:15a
  - Required certifications: BLS, CPI required - They can certify in CPI onsite.
  - Required experience: 2 year of experience in similar setting.
  - Patient Populations/Common diagnoses: Large indigent population - Admissions are referred direct admits. All units are very low violence - people act out but low violence. Closest ER is 2 hours away. They call 911 if they have any medical issues. They provide BLS but that's it. Acute has 2 locked acute psych units and 2 medical detox units. They treat co-occurring, and mental health disorders.
  
  INFO FOR UNITS AND STAFF NURSES
  - Ratios for staff nurses: No ratios - based on acuity - 1 RN (prefer 2), 1-2 Psych techs on each unit. Roughly 15 beds on each unit.
  - Will work in 4 units: 2 are Psych & 2 are Detox (see below for unit descriptions)
  
  UNITS:
  --- Acute Unit 1 - locked, 55 and older, coed unit, Depression, personality disorders, Schizophrenia. Medically cleared. Average stay 10-14 days.
  --- Acute Unit 2 - Locked, Coed, addiction and psych, medically cleared, 72 hour holds, some of these are jail or here patients for detox. 10-14 day average stay.
  ---Detox Unit 1- Medical assisted treatments, must be comfortable giving suboxone and methadone. less comorbidities. Average stay 5-7 days.
  ---Detox Unit 2 - Medical assisted treatments, must be comfortable giving suboxone and methadone. More medical comorbidities. Minimal medical needs like Diabetics, basic wound care, Cpap at night. Average stay 5-7 days.
  Job Duties: Admissions (no admissions overnight), med pass (patients come to the desk), assessments, leading groups mainly medication education. Meals are delivered to patients by techs. RN's can assist.
  Experience or 'Must have' skills: Must have strong communication skills with multidisciplinary teams- physicians, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers and addictions counselors. Must be comfortable with Rehab patients walking the campus. Very low violence facility. Patients must comply with rules or they are removed from the facility.
  Do you ever have IV's on this unit?: No
  Charge Nurse 24/7 & do they take patients: Nursing supervisor 24/7 - covers the entire campus - will have another supervisor for rehab eventually.
  Do you use physical restraints on this unit?: Yes - Will use restraints if needed. They have a restraint team - they do restraint competencies - during orientation and class room sign off. Patients are typically low violence. They act out but rarely touch staff. Noncompliant patients are removed from campus. They have a code white crisis team available.
  Are there nurse aids or mental health specialists on this unit? Ratios? Duties: 1-2 Psych techs on each unit. Security 24/7
  Shifts & Scheduling: 8 or 12's hours - 12's - 6:45-7:15, 8's - 6:45, 2:45 and 10:45 starts
  Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  Holiday Requirement: Rotate in with perm staff
  Is there a call or standby requirement No
  Floating Requirements: Hiring for acute could be reassigned to rehab. Traveler will be moved first. The process on rehab is the same with the exception that rehab is easier - no admission, med cart, assessment notes by exception.
  Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy scrubs- white or navy under - tattoos need to be covered- no nails
  Unit/Department specific orientation: 2 days
  About Talent4HealthA leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US.--With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for!--Why Choose us?When it comes to choosing a recruitment agency, it's imperative to consider what all they have to offer.
• Proficiency: Our seasoned team of professionals has years of experience and we are dedicated to provide the highest quality service to our clients and candidates.
• Personalized service: We understand that every candidate is unique, and we work closely with each one to develop a customized plan that meets their specific needs.
• Consistency: We are devoted to offer dependable recruitment solutions for our candidates, and we are always a phone call away for all their questions or concerns.
• Comprehensive care: Our healthcare recruitment team works for different specialties, so there is a job for everyone.If this is all that excites you, do visit--- http://www.talent4health.com today!
  
  

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