Inpatient Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Schedule

This position requires a rotating schedule consisting of 3x12-hour shifts, including both day (07:00 - 19:00) and night (19:00 - 07:00) shifts.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Inpatient Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in inpatient psychiatric nursing, solid crisis management skills, and current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to psychiatric patients.
• Assess and monitor patient conditions, documenting changes and updates.
• Administer medications and document treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary support teams including IV Teams, Physical Therapy, and Social Services.
• Engage in crisis prevention techniques to ensure patient safety.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 1 year of inpatient psychiatric nursing experience.
• Active Pennsylvania or Compact RN license.
• Current BLS certification from an AHA-accredited entity.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification preferred.
• Experience with electronic charting systems, Cerner preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!