Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,133 per week Job at TNAA TotalMed RN, Chicago, IL

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  • TNAA TotalMed RN
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Psychiatric
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Psychiatric Nurses for an immediate travel nurse opening in Chicago, IL. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent psychiatric nursing experience. Read below for more requirements. As a Psychiatric nurse, you'll work under general supervision to provide professional nursing care for those with emotional disturbances or mental illnesses in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. The Psychiatric Nurse also collaborates with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in patient treatment planning.

As a Psychiatric Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history, and complete physical and mental health assessments

  • Observe and report patient behavioral changes. Assist patients in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.

  • Document all patient information on medical charts and follow physician's written orders while maintaining patient confidentiality.

  • Plan nursing care for patients by providing nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommending treatment options.

  • Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for patients.

  • Administer and record reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications, arranging further medical attention when necessary.

  • Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients. Test for pain vital signs and ensure appropriate pain treatment is administered.

  • Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.

  • Perform administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing electronic progress notes.

Psychiatric Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, carry up to 20 pounds of weight, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the unpredictable nature of psychiatric and emotional disturbances, Psychiatric RNs must possess excellent coping and stress management skills and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds while maintaining proper patient - clinician boundaries.

Requirements*: BLS, CPI, 1 Year

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1305186. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psychiatric - Psych RN - Travel Nurse

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Permanent employment, For contractors, Relief, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work,

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