Impatient Psychiatric RN

The Psychiatric / Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse, requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise. PMH nurses promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner and demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. The PMH RN works in a variety of settings and provides comprehensive care to individuals, families, and communities when applicable.

Minimum Requirements :

Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age

General Comments

Start Date

MUST BE ABLE TO START WEEK OF 12 / 8 / 25, NO EXCEPTIONS

Length of Contract

2-6 months, will give 30 day notice if contract needs to be ended early

Shift

Mon-Fri, 7 : 30 am - 4 pm

Hours / Week?

40

Submission Requirements / MINIMUM experience required to submit

Resume

Skills checklist

Active BLS certificate

Proof of active WA RN license

CANDIDATES MUST BE IN OFFER MADE TO SUBMIT

Proof of ANCC certification in Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing.

Proof of CPI or certification in non-violent crisis intervention

Feedback Time?

48 hours

GTE or Shift Cancellation Policy

Shifts guaranteed

Additional Details

Medical transport. Assist MHT3s with transport of OHBH patients. Ensuring all medical appointments are scheduled in a timely manner and patients are escorted to appointments on-campus and off in a safe and respectful manner. Ensures appropriate transportation is scheduled in a timely manner and ensures communication between the ward staff and escorts. Will accompany patients that require an RN during transport. Gathers patient information and sends to clinics ahead of patient visits; serves as communication liaison between providers, consulting community providers, and our treatment team for patient medical needs. Oversees the delivery of patient care during transport and works with medical escorts to assure compliance with OHBH policies and procedures, and DSHS Administrative policies. Evaluates the process for scheduling patient appointments, escorting patients in a safe manner and adjusting appointments as needed.

Implements the established system and scheduling process for hospitalized patients to be assessed by specialists and contract physicians. The system ensures patients are seen in a timely manner and the flow of the clinic process enables all patients to be evaluated as ordered.

Audits aspects of care delivery to ensure OHBH Standards and CMS conditions of participation are met.

Maintains communication between the clinic, the physician, the patient, and the ward. Ensures the ward is aware of procedures and patient schedules and the outcome of the clinic visit.

Ensures Medical escorts communicate with wards to ensure ward staff are aware of scheduled appointments for patients. Ensures medical escort schedulers enter all scheduled appointments in the hospital computer system / CRTS to include attaching documentation.

Safely, physically, and therapeutically intervene with patient exhibiting high risk behaviors.

OUR EMPLOYEES WILL NOT BE DRIVING CANDIDATES, JUST ACCOMPANYING THEM

Pay Package

Local rate : up to $75 / hr.

Travel rate : $33 per hour taxable

$1316 housing stipend

$644meals and incidental stipend

Total weekly gross : $3,280

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.