Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Marshall, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients using critical thinking and independent judgment, and all phases of nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for the direction and supervision of the nursing patient care team typically made up of Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and other technicians. Collaborates with own team and other disciplines in the provision of care. Documents patient care, patient condition, reactions and response to treatment in a timely manner and tracks patient progress. May communicate with external agencies to ensure proper placement to identify medical and psychiatric needs and provide phone triage.Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.Conducts initial and ongoing assessments, develops and updates plan of care accordingly in collaboration with patient.Provides and directs nursing care and evaluates outcomes. Assists in collecting vital signs, reviewing lab results, and providing other physical assessments as requested by the psychiatrist for patient care.Uses technology appropriately including safety standards and measures; follows infection prevention standards.Uses evidence based tools, established policies, procedures and standards of care and practiceEducates patients and family members and documents accordingly.Reports actual or potential occurrences according to Oaklawn Hospital procedures.Engages in self-assessment, peer review, completes mandatory education and competency assessments, accepts responsibility for ongoing professional development.Participates in unit based performance improvement activities, staff meetings, supports change.Behaves in accordance with: Oaklawn Hospital's mission, vision, values; Nursing's vision, philosophy; ANA's Code of Nursing Ethics; Relationship Based Care tenets.Practices at all times in accord with the legal definition of nursing in the State of Michigan, including provisions on delegation and supervision.
Submission Requirements
Current MI RN License- RequiredBLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross- Required1 year experience - RequiredWill need MI Fingerprints prior to start Handle with Cares- within 2 months of hire
State License Requirements
Michigan
About the Facility
Oaklawn Hospital is a 78-bed state-of-the-art facility located in charming Marshall, Michigan. During the winter months, the hospital hosts a weekly indoor farmers market with goods from 20 different vendors from within an 80-mile radius. Marshall is home to one of the nation's largest Historic Landmark Districts, including the world-famous "Honolulu House". The quaint downtown offers specialty stores and antique shops designed for the selective shopper. On days off, travelers in Marshall can visit the American Museum of Magic in town, visit FireKeepers Casino just 15 minutes down the highway, or travel less than 90-minutes to the great cities of Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Lansing, or Ann Arbor.You haven't submitted any candidates for this job.
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Psychiatric
About Tact Staff
Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.
Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.
Be Adventurous, Make a Difference, Travel with Tact.
Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourelf, to explore a new place, and try amazing food
Make a Difference - Nurses make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.
Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want and don't want in a travel assignment.