Job Information
Amergis RN - Temp to Perm in San Martin, California
Hourly pay = up to $55/hour
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
The position requires an active CA RN license, a driver license, and current CPR certification.
Min of 1 year of nursing experience is required
Mental or behavioral health setting experience preferred
Experience working with adolescents preferred
Experience charting in EMR systems
Experience or knowledge of health insurance submission processes.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a psychiatric facility setting
Partners with individuals to achieve their recovery goals
Provides health promotion and maintenance
Conducts intake screening, evaluation, and triage
Provides case management
Teaches self-care activities
Administers and monitors psychobiological treatment regimens
Practices crisis intervention and stabilization
Engages in psychiatric rehabilitation and intervention
Educates patients, families, and communities
Coordinates care within interdisciplinary teams
Evaluates signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition
Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements
Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment
Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in psychiatric and medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions
Has strong awareness and understanding of suicide prevention
Understands community resources and outpatient programs for mental health and substance use disorders
Adheres to Facility/Client procedures and protocols at all times
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
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
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Responsibilities
Administer medications including injections as needed
Manage med room and distribute medication per doctor's orders
Managing MAR and communicating with team on medical concerns
Submitting doctor's orders to pharmacy and facilitating prescription retrieval
Communicating with outside providers to obtain medical records
Monitoring and conducting skin checks for self-harm behavior
Determine when a student is to be placed on sick bed due to illness or pain
Accompany students to clinic or hospital should the situation arise; communicate findings to the students' parents and to the Clinical Director
Check the vital signs and weight of students as assigned
Charting and documentation
Communicate any pertinent medical information to the Treatment Team and the Psychiatrist either verbally or in written form
Co-facilitate psychoeducation group
Attend weekly treatment team meeting
Other duties as assigned.
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.
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