Job Title: Registered Nurse - Med Surg Psych
Location: Rochester, NY
Rate: $3,840 Weekly
Shift: 48hrs - 4x12hrs - D/E/N Rotating Shift
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our interdisciplinary team in the MedSurg Psych unit. The RN will provide holistic care to patients with medical and psychiatric conditions, promoting healing and recovery in a safe and therapeutic environment. Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical and mental health status, including medical history, psychiatric symptoms, and medication history.
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, incorporating evidence-based practices and patient preferences.
- Administer medications, including psychotropic medications and medications for medical conditions, according to physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Monitor patients for medication effectiveness, side effects, and adverse reactions, adjusting treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Implement therapeutic interventions and nursing interventions to promote patients' mental health and well-being.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed to manage acute psychiatric symptoms and behavioral disturbances.
- Educate patients and their families about psychiatric disorders, treatment options, medication management, and coping strategies.
- Foster a supportive and empowering environment that encourages patients to actively participate in their recovery process.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and psychiatric technicians, to coordinate comprehensive care for patients.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, treatment planning meetings, and case conferences to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Communicate effectively with the healthcare team through verbal reports, shift handoffs, and written documentation.
Requirements:
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of NY.
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with experience in psychiatric nursing or Medical Surgical nursing preferred.
- BLS certification required; certification in psychiatric nursing (PMH-RN) preferred.
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritize care and respond effectively to patients' changing needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based practices in psychiatric nursing.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment, demonstrating professionalism, respect, and empathy for patients and colleagues.
Working for Seven Healthcare:
Seven Healthcare is one of the USA's most popular agencies for Registered Nurse - Medsurg Psych jobs. Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot from 1900+ reviews, and with 20 major awards behind us, we take pride in knowing we can find you the best possible rates in a role you can be proud of.
Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing
Pay: $3,840.00 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Referral program
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Medsurg Psych: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NY RN License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Rochester, NY (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rochester, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person