Travel Assignment for Registered Nurse (RN) Psychiatric with Host Healthcare in Waterloo, IA starting 11/24/2024 for 13 weeks

Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse job duties

While job duties may vary depending on the facility you work with, here are some common Travel Psych RN responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor patients' mental health status, identifying changes in behavior, mood, and cognitive function promptly.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by psychiatrists, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to protocols.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, including individual and group counseling, to support patients' mental health and well-being.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies to promote understanding and recovery.
• Document patients' medical histories, assessments, treatments, and progress accurately and promptly in electronic health records.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures, ensuring patients' comfort and safety throughout the process.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to manage acute psychiatric episodes and ensure patient and staff safety.
• Coordinate care and communication between different departments, such as social work and therapy services, to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay current with advancements in psychiatric nursing practices.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families, helping them cope with mental health challenges and treatment.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, policies, and ethical standards in all aspects of psychiatric care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all nursing interventions, patient responses, and any changes in condition.
• Collaborate with social workers, therapists, and other specialists to support the holistic care and well-being of patients in the psychiatric unit.