RN- Inpatient Mental Health New

A health services network in Upstate New York is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their growing inpatient mental health facility in St. Lawrence County.

About the Opportunity:

• Assignment Length: 3 months+ Extensions
• Shift: Days or Nights
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week and rotating weekends
• Hours: 7am to 7:30pm or 7pm to 7:30am
• Setting: Inpatient Mental Health

Responsibilities:

• Assessing the patients' physical needs
• Checking and transcribing the Physicians' orders
• Medication administration
• Admitting, discharging, and transferring patients based on Physician orders
• Assisting with procedures and physical exams
• Conducting checks of treatment rooms for required equipment and ensuring its functionality
• Recording appropriate progress notes and other data into the patients' medical record
• Collecting vital signs, drawing blood, etc.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Clinical experience
• Active NYS Registered Nurse license
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification

Desired Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience providing care to patients in a Mental Health setting