Senior Behavioral Health Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

Job Description

The Senior Behavioral Health Unit Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive behavioral health evaluations and implementing nursing care for assigned patients. This role involves planning and documenting care, assisting nursing peers, and collaborating with physicians during examinations and procedures. The RN will promote patient independence by setting care goals and educating patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health evaluations of assigned patients.
• Plan, implement, and document nursing care in compliance with established policies.
• Assist nursing peers and support physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications and perform various patient tests within the RN scope of practice.
• Teach patients and families self-care skills and educate on medications and conditions.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Senior Behavioral Health or Geriatric Psychiatric Unit.
• BLS Certification required.
• De-escalation training (Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or SAMA) is required; willingness to obtain additional training if necessary.
• Recent experience (within the last year) in an acute care hospital setting.

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!