Job Information
Maxim Healthcare Staffing $55/hour RN Psychiatric - $3,000/week Travel Pay in Osawatomie, Kansas
Maxim Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Psychiatric Registered l Nurse (RN) demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all issues pertaining to the administration and ordering of medication, blood draws, nursing assessments, and patient care.
The individual will be responsible for taking of medication orders and transcribing to MAR, administration of medications, ordering medications from the pharmacy, daily count of stock medications and narcotics, and keeping Medication Room up to agency standards.
Take temperatures, pulse, blood pressure, and weight per program guidelines as well as blood draws as ordered by Physician and completing required paperwork.
Responsible for taking urine samples as needed and completing all necessary paperwork and following nursing standards related to this process.
Employee maintains the integrity of the clinical record through timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork.
Documentation required is program specific and employee shall submit paperwork to appropriate departments as required.
Other Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) duties as assigned
Qualifications
Must be able to communicate effectively and participate in both verbal and physical de-escalation techniques. Ability to excel in a stressful, constantly changing environment is required.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state in which the Registered Nurse (RN) practices.
Prefer at least 1 year of experience in a psychiatric acute care hospital or related clinic as a Registerd Nurse (RN) .
Current BLS card.
Current physical exam per state or Registered Nurse (RN) contract requirements.
Successful completion of screening tests
Current TB test or chest x-ray.
PALS/ACLS per Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) contract requirements
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, 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 Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Staffing 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.