Local Contract Psychiatric Behavioral Health RN - $65 per hour

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a local contract nurse RN Psychiatric for a local contract nursing job in Logansport, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric (Psych)/ Behavioral Health
Location: Logansport, IN 46947
Contract Length: 14 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift | 6:30 PM – 7:30 AM (12.5-hour shift, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch)
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a state-operated hospital facility. The RN will assess patients' physical and psychosocial needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications and treatments, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and promote a safe therapeutic environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document patients' physical and psychosocial conditions from admission through discharge.
• Develop, implement, and update nursing care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Coordinate daily patient care and communicate clinical concerns to appropriate supervisors.
• Respond to emergencies and manage agitated patients in accordance with facility protocols.
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, procedures, and treatment goals.
• Complete nursing notes, transfer forms, medication monitoring records, and other required documentation.
• Promote patient safety, infection control, and compliance with facility policies.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and provide support to maintain a safe and effective care environment.
• Advocate for patients while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited institution.
• Active Indiana RN license or RN license from a participating Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state at the time of submission.
• Proficiency in computer skills and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Strong critical-thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Ability to interpret and follow nursing standards, medical orders, and facility policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adult and geriatric patient populations.
• Cerner EMR experience preferred; Epic experience will also be accepted.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current behavioral intervention or Bridge Building training.

Note: CPR certification and behavioral intervention training may be provided during orientation, as applicable.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical activities required for patient care.
• Ability to lift and transport items weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies and maintain awareness of potential safety risks.
• Willingness to work in a state-operated hospital setting with potential exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials.
• Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established safety protocols.

Core Competencies

• Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
• Effective Communication
• Stress Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Patient Advocacy and Safety

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TalentBurst, Inc Job ID #26-34700. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Psych

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