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At Amergis Healthcare Staffing, we believe in the power of compassionate care to transform lives. We are seeking experienced and dedicated Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team at a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). In this critical role, you will provide direct nursing care to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric crises.

Requirement: 1+ year of relevant work experience ( Patient care with baker act, psychosis,schizophrenia, bi-polar)

Schedule: Full-Time | 12-hour shifts

Shift Rotation: Alternating 36/48 hours per week (Bi-weekly Overtime guaranteed!)

Benefits: Weekly pay + Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K

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 FL

+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

+ Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

+ Current BLS certification

+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

+ Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

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.