RN - Psych

RN - Psych

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Behavioral Health

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: Oregon RN license not required at submission; pending licensure acceptable.

Certifications: BLS, CPI

Must-Have: Epic charting experience required.

Description:1 year of experience required, first timers allowed.The unit is split into two sections.The main unit has 19 beds, a larger day area, a kitchen window/dining room, three TV areas, and two group rooms for visiting and civil commitment hearings.There is a media room for art group activities and an outdoor patio.The smaller section has five beds and a smaller dayroom/dining/TV area.The smaller unit is staffed with one RN and one CNA.The main unit can be staffed with up to five RNs, two CNAs, and one Unit Clerk when at full capacity.A security officer is stationed on the unit with additional security available as needed.Therapy groups are provided by a therapy services team.There is an anteroom leading to two seclusion rooms.The patient age group includes adults.Daily census averages around 16 patients.There are a total of 25 beds available across the unit.Additional interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, and pharmacy.Common patient diagnoses include psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, depression, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder.Special procedures performed within the unit includes crisis intervention and managing assaultive behavior.Special equipment includes a Hoyer lift and Hoverjack, which are rarely used.Travelers may be required to float within the facility or to nearby affiliated facilities.Refusal to float may result in contract cancellation.Former employees are not eligible for travel assignments until six months have passed since termination.