Psychiatric RN - Local Contract -$60 per hour - 12 hour nights

Company: Ayuda Healthcare Staffing LLC
Location: Norwalk
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description AYUDA HEALTHCARE STAFFING is Now Hiring Psychiatric RNs in the Pasadena area $60 per hour, ASAP Start, 12 Hour Nights - 36 hours per week Local Contract 12 hour nights - 13 weeks Psychiatric Nurse performs professional nursing duties in the care of mentally ill and emotionally disturbed patients; advises and collaborates with other staff and interdisciplinary health treatment teams in diagnosis and treatment planning for such patients; and, assists and participates in various administrative and mental health program activities. Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients Social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders Medical and psychiatric terminology Medications, including narcotics and their effects upon psychiatric patients Control procedures, preparation, and administration of medications State of California laws and regulations on nursing practices Basic laws and regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and treatment of the mentally ill Basic theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy Basic general procedures and organization of mental health treatment facilities and multidisciplinary treatment teams Symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients Standard professional methods of physically restraining psychiatric patients Medical and social community resources available to patients First aid Ability to Apply professional psychiatric nursing care principles and practices in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients Communicate with and gain the cooperation of patients Keep accurate written charts and records of patient activities and progress Learn and comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit Use professional judgment to determine and apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis Work cooperatively with other mental health treatment practitioners to provide an integrated treatment plan Conduct and review reports of interviews of patients to evaluate their condition and determine the circumstances causing them to require mental health treatment services Conduct and assist in formal and informal individual and group counseling Assist in and physically subdue resisting patients with a minimum of force necessary to effect a restraint Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with patients, their families, facility and clinic personnel, and others Maintain patient confidentiality Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications All persons appointed must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse or license issued by the State of California. Must have at least 6 months psychiatric nursing experience. Valid AHA BLS Certification is required. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is required. MAB, CPI, or VIP completion is required (classes provided if needed). Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship is required. Contact Ayuda Healthcare Staffing. 1 (888) 788-AYUD Apply online at www.ayudahealthcarestaffing.com Work Location: Pasadena, CA Work Remotely No Job Types: Full-time, Contract, W-2 Employee Pay: $60.00 per hour Company Description We are committed to providing healthcare facilities with staff, assisting employees to meet their employment goals, and to creating lasting relationships based upon the principles of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

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