RN Psychiatric

Join the Amergis Team Amergis specializes in connecting people to work that matters. Currently, the Amergis Tampa Office is currently seeking dedicated RN's looking to work in mental health facilities and crisis stabilization unit. Position Details: RN psych

Preferred Experience:: Have 1+ years of recent direct facility patient care experience - CSU; behavioral or mental health experience.

Facility/Hospital Experience required: baker act / psychosis experience - Crisis Stabilization Unit - detox - bi polar

Shift Length: 12hr

Full Time, 36 hours per week

shift available: 7a - 7p / 7p - 7a rotating weekends required

Start Date: ASAP

Length of Contract: 8 - 13 weeks

Temp to perm options available

Orientation/training will be provided upon start

Additional locations available: Pinellas Park, FL / St. Pete, FL / Bradenton, FL / Lakeland, FL

Compensation:

Competitive pay

Benefits available: Health / Vision / Dental / 401k

Please note that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation that will be offered for this position based on the circumstances. The actual pay offered to a successful candidate will take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and other variable factors.

For more information, please email me.

Tyler Fabian

tyfabian@amergis.com

The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse, requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise. PMH nurses promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner and demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. The PMH RN works in a variety of settings and provides comprehensive care to individuals, families, and communities when applicable. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a psychiatric facility setting

Partners with individuals to achieve their recovery goals

Provides health promotion and maintenance

Conducts intake screening, evaluation, and triage

Provides case management

Teaches self-care activities

Administers and monitors psychobiological treatment regimens

Practices crisis intervention and stabilization

Engages in psychiatric rehabilitation and intervention

Educates patients, families, and communities

Coordinates care within interdisciplinary teams

Evaluates signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition

Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements

Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment

Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in psychiatric and medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions

Has strong awareness and understanding of suicide prevention

Understands community resources and outpatient programs for mental health and substance use disorders

Adheres to Facility/Client procedures and protocols at all times

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.