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Seven Healthcare

RN - Behavioral Health

Aurora, CO · On-site

$1.7K/wk

Ref. 64881567 RN - Behavioral Health $1,740.96 per week * Location: Aurora, CO * Type: Travel ... Manage BH admissions and discharges * Participate in patient care with a compassionate, team ...

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What is a BH RN?

BH RNs, or Behavioral Health Registered Nurses, are specialized nurses who provide care to patients dealing with mental health issues, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse problems. They work in settings such as psychiatric hospitals, mental health clinics, and residential treatment centers. BH RNs assess patients, administer medications, provide therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with other mental health professionals to develop and implement treatment plans. Their goal is to support patients in managing their mental health and improving overall well-being.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (BH RN), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (BH RN), you need a strong background in psychiatric nursing, mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and a valid RN license, often with additional certification in psychiatric-mental health nursing. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), behavioral health documentation systems, and de-escalation techniques is typically required. Exceptional communication, empathy, emotional resilience, and teamwork are crucial soft skills for supporting patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Mastery of these skills ensures safe, effective care for patients with mental health needs and promotes a therapeutic environment.

What are some of the unique challenges a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (BH RN) might face when working in a multidisciplinary team?

As a BH RN, one unique challenge is balancing nursing responsibilities with the need for effective collaboration across diverse professionals, such as psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists. Communication is key, as treatment plans often require input from multiple disciplines and must be coordinated for the best patient outcomes. Additionally, BH RNs often navigate complex patient behaviors and mental health crises, requiring quick decision-making and adaptability within the team. Building strong rapport with both patients and colleagues helps foster a supportive environment and contributes to successful care delivery.

Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health

Aurora, CO • On-site

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 5K employees
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Job description

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Behavioral Health
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Units:

Number of Beds – 120

  • Number of Staff – 50
  • Type of staff:
    • Day Shift – RN’s and MHT’s
    • Night Shift – RN’s and MHT’s
  • Patient Ratios – 1:8/9 Days and Nights – Estimated and Never guaranteed.
  • Type of equipment – Welsh Allen VS Machines
  • EMR - Meditech

 

Must have:  candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

  •  BLS
  • CPI Certification/ Will accept Calm Every Storm Certification
  • 1 year of current Behavioral Health experience

Preferred or nice to have:  candidates with these skills will be considered first.

  •  Strong Behavioral Health Inpatient experience

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):  

  • BH admissions/discharges
  • Lead RN resources – classes provided.
  • Floating to other Inpatient adult BH Units

Best personality Fit:

·         Flexibility and willingness to handle patient acuity

·         Team-player and compassion is a must.

·         Great learning opportunity to care for patients with varied mental health issues

Krystal Griffith -

About HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA

At HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, healthcare is not just about the four walls of a facility but about the people who provide and receive care. Our focus is on empowering healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient experiences by providing them with the necessary skills, tools, and support. We partner with healthcare facilities nationwide to ensure that the right professionals are in the right roles. We prioritize our clinicians by giving them a voice and access to opportunities to fulfill their mission of improving lives by providing quality patient care.


We are committed to our core values of Trust, Innovation, Adaptability, Courage, and Accountability. We are dedicated to positively impacting the healthcare industry by providing first-priority access to more than 200,000 jobs nationwide to our healthcare professionals. Join us and be part of the HealthTrust family, where you can make a difference every day.


We embrace our changing environment, and we maintain a culture that has a rich tradition of transforming itself to meet the challenges of the future.


MISSION STATEMENT


While putting great people in the right roles is essential, our mission is far greater. We want our clinicians to be part of the HealthTrust family, where healthcare professionals have a voice and are empowered with the right tools and opportunities to fulfill their personal mission of improving lives. Plus, as a preferred partner to thousands of top-performing hospitals, we provide our healthcare professionals with first-priority access to more than 200,000 jobs nationwide.

Benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Referral bonus
  • Continuing Education
  • Life insurance

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