Job Description

MGB-14171 - RN Psych - Salem, MA - 13 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to work onsite at our client's healthcare facility in Salem.

Shift: 40hrs. Days/Eves/Nights Rotate & EOW

Position Responsibilities:

• Psychiatric Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to basic nursing care, responsibilities of Psychiatric Nurses include (but are not limited to):
• Completes physical & mental health assessments
• Develops care plans for patients, helping them be as independent as possible
• Administers and monitors treatment regimens
• Administers prescribed medications, making constant adjustments commensurate with a patient's condition under the supervision of qualified medical staff
• Observes and reports behavioral changes
• Maintains control of drugs and medications
• Helps patients improve their coping abilities
• Works with patients' families to help improve the patient's abilities & help them deal with family member's mental illness
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

Position Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license required (where applicable).
• AHA BLS, Certification in De-escalation.
• 2 years minimum of inpatient adult psych experience.
• State Valid CPI certification.
• Federal and State required credentials current and on file.
• Cognitive skills as related to the position.

Job Tags

Contract work, Shift work, Night shift,

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