Job Title: RN Psych Profession: RN Psych Specialty: RN Psych Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of inpatient adult psych experience License: Active RN License in Massachusetts Certifications: AHA BLS, Certification in De-escalation Must-Have: Proficient in using automatic medication dispensing systems. Proficient in electronic health records documentation, preferably EPIC. Proficient in the use of psychotropic medications and side effects. Able to assume the role of charge nurse. Able to complete admissions and discharges. Competent in the use of IV pumps. Competent in the care of diabetic patients. Knowledge of mental health laws and regulations. Description: This position is for an adult psychiatric registered nurse working night shifts. The unit serves adults ages 18 to 65 years with various mental health issues. Patient conditions include anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder, among others. The unit accommodates medically acute patients requiring IVs, CPAPs, wound care, and diabetic care. The clinician to patient ratio is 1 RN to 7 or 8 patients. Floating may be required to other units. Rotating shifts are expected for day positions but the night position does not rotate. Knowledge of the rights related to restraint and seclusion is essential. Knowledge regarding guardianship and healthcare proxy regulations is required.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a
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