Acute Psychiatric Unit Registered Nurse

Job Brief:

Our client is looking for experienced APU RNs to join the team at a nationally recognized hospital. The hospital isn't just a place to grow your career but an opportunity to live along one of the most breath taking locations in the country. The area has much to offer from specialty restaurants, hiking, beaches and dunes.

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Time Type: Full time

Hours per Pay Period: 72

Shift: Day Shift 12-36

Avg Rate: $53.43 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department: Acute Psychiatric Unit

Responsibilities:
Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the local State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

Skills Required:

• Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
• Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
• Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations
• Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

EXPERIENCE

• Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• Requires frequent use of personal computer
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity