RN Psych Travel VVH

Duties: Valle Vista Health System is a 132-bed short-term inpatient psychiatric & chemical dependency facility in Greenwood, Indiana that treats the mental health needs of those from childhood through adulthood. The Registered Nurse (R.N.) prescribes, delegates, coordinates, & evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members & in accordance with the nursing process & the STANDARDS of care & practices. Acuity Level: Acute Primary Specialy: Behavioral Health / Addiction Treatment Total Number of Beds Number of Beds per Unit / Total Acute: 98 Shift Hours: 12 hour shifts Shift Start Times: 7:00am & 7:00pm Education Requirements: *Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. *Active Indiana RN License *Competencies required *CPR *Number of years experience Required: 2 *Number of years experience preferred: 5 Type of experience required: Psychiatric or Detox License & Certifications required: Active Indiana RN License Handle With Care Required? Will Facility Train?: Yes, it is required & the facility will train. Charting Method: Paper Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:12 plus MHT support staff How Many Mental Health Tech's/Recovery Specialist/Behavioral Health Techs Work Each Shift 1:12 Vitals - Do MHT's Do This?: RN, LPN & MHT's do vitals Will there always be a Psychiatrist/Physician/Nurse Practitioner present? Always on-call, not on-site 24/7 Equipment Used Vital Machine, EKG, Glucometer, AED Typical MedicationsL Ativan, Soboxone, Vivitrol, phenobarbital Medication dispensing equipment: None Weekend & Holiday Requirements Every other weekend, Holidays yes Is On-Call Required: None

Skills: Bachelor's Degree - Desired BLS certification - Required Current RN license to practice in the state of IN - Required Demonstrates clinical competency in providing general nursing care. - Required Experience in a behavioral health/psychiatric healthcare facility - minimum of 1 year - Required Graduate from an accredited school of nursing - Required Handle with Care (HWC) - will train during orientation - Required Travel experience - minimum of 1 year - Required

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Schedule Notes: NIGHTS - 7p-7a - 13 weeks - every other weekend required
Required Skills: BLS (CPR),
Additional Skills:
Hours Per Day: 12.00
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Languages: English( Speak, Read, Write )
Department: 599 : Valle Vista
Job Category: Clinical Nursing Travel