MedlinkHealth Anesthesia
Temp - Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Lawton, Oklahoma•Temporary
$35 - $40 hourly
$35 - $40 hourly
About the Job
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates in developing and updating individualized patient care plans.
- Attends weekly clinical staffing meetings and reviews patient treatment plans.
- Provides medication education to patients and their families.
- Observes and reports patients' emotional and mental status changes to medical and clinical staff and ensures accurate documentation.
- Conducts educational and therapeutic groups according to the unit schedule.
- Trains LPNs and Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) on charting, vital signs, patient routines, and de-escalation techniques.
- Participates in performance improvement initiatives and unit task forces.
- Assists with educational, lecture, and marketing assignments as directed by management.
- Maintains current Therapeutic Options certification.
- Demonstrates professionalism and serves as a positive role model for patients and staff.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 2 years of Psychiatric experience – REQUIRED.
- De-escalation training – PREFERRED.
- Recent travel experience – PREFERRED.
- Permanent address must be included in the candidate's profile.
- Local candidates will be considered at a reduced rate.
Note: Required certifications are preferred at submission. The facility will still review candidates who do not have them or cannot provide active copies.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- BLS (AHA)
- NIH
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
- Active Oklahoma License.