AMN Healthcare
Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Nurse (Psych RN)
AMN Healthcare, Holyoke, Massachusetts, us, 01040
Job Details
Behavioral Health/Psych RN's work with individuals and families who have psychiatric problems and disorders, such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, dementia and more. According to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, psych nurses are experts in crisis intervention, mental health, medications and therapies to assist patients in mastering mental illnesses. Tasks include assessing mental health needs, developing nursing care plans, managing a therapeutic environment, assisting with self-care activities, crisis intervention and counseling. Psych RN's usually work in patient facilities, health departments, mental health agencies, long term centers and correction facilities. Usually work directly with a person who has anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance abuse, Alzheimer's disease.
Education/Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. RN's can only work with an active state license. CPI is often required **Per Diem. AUTO OFFER. 1 yr exp
preferred Behavioral Htlh exp
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, anxiety
must be willing to work with both adult & pediatric car
pt ratio 1:8
104 across five units (adult, child, geri).
Benefits
In addition to per diem assignments that let you choose your location and schedule, AMN Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Excellent Pay Direct Deposit Comprehensive Medical Benefits (for those determined to have worked full-time after a 12 month ACA eligibility period) Supplemental Benefits: Dental, Vision, Medical Indemnity, Life Insurance with optional Critical Illness and Short Term Disability. 401k FREE Online CEU's to all Active Staff'
About Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
Behavioral Health/Psych RN's work with individuals and families who have psychiatric problems and disorders, such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, dementia and more. According to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, psych nurses are experts in crisis intervention, mental health, medications and therapies to assist patients in mastering mental illnesses. Tasks include assessing mental health needs, developing nursing care plans, managing a therapeutic environment, assisting with self-care activities, crisis intervention and counseling. Psych RN's usually work in patient facilities, health departments, mental health agencies, long term centers and correction facilities. Usually work directly with a person who has anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance abuse, Alzheimer's disease.
Education/Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. RN's can only work with an active state license. CPI is often required **Per Diem. AUTO OFFER. 1 yr exp
preferred Behavioral Htlh exp
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, anxiety
must be willing to work with both adult & pediatric car
pt ratio 1:8
104 across five units (adult, child, geri).
Benefits
In addition to per diem assignments that let you choose your location and schedule, AMN Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Excellent Pay Direct Deposit Comprehensive Medical Benefits (for those determined to have worked full-time after a 12 month ACA eligibility period) Supplemental Benefits: Dental, Vision, Medical Indemnity, Life Insurance with optional Critical Illness and Short Term Disability. 401k FREE Online CEU's to all Active Staff'
About Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.