Travel Nurse RN - Psych in Yuma, AZ

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Psych RN in Yuma, Arizona, 85364!

About The Position

Job Title : Clinical Nurse Manager

Profession : Nursing

Specialty : Behavioral Health

Duration : Full Time

Shift : 8 Hour Days

Hours per Shift : 40 hours per week

Experience : 3+ years related experience

License : Active RN License

Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Must-Have : Previous management experience, 2 years of hospital Behavioral Health / Psych experience of similar size (250 census)

Description :

The Nurse Manager promotes and restores patients' health by developing day-to-day management of the patient care area.

The Manager directs and develops staff while collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff.

The Nurse Manager provides physical and psychological support for patients, friends, and families.

They identify patient service requirements with potential and actual patients and others in a position to understand service requirements.

Maintains nursing guidelines by monitoring staff competency and developing onboarding needs for patients served.

Maintains nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.

Assures quality of care by developing and interpreting philosophies and standards of care.

Enforces adherence to state board of nursing and nurse practice act requirements along with other governing agency regulations.

Measures health outcomes against standards by making or recommending adjustments.

Maintains nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training nurses and auxiliary staff.

Completes patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff, following up on work results.

Maintains nursing staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees.

Maintains a safe and clean working environment by designing and implementing procedures, rules, and regulations, calling for assistance from other health care professionals.

Protects patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols, enforcing medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

Maintains documentation of patient care services by auditing patient and department records.

Ensures operation of medical and administrative equipment by verifying emergency equipment availability, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.

Approves requisitions and cost allocations.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics.