Psychiatric Nurse

Amergis is seeking a highly skilled Psychiatric Nurse to join our team. As a Psychiatric Nurse, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and promoting well-being in a psychiatric facility setting.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a psychiatric facility setting
• Partner with individuals to achieve their recovery goals
• Provide health promotion and maintenance
• Conduct intake screening, evaluation, and triage
• Provide case management
• Teach self-care activities
• Administer and monitor psychobiological treatment regimens
• Practice crisis intervention and stabilization
• Engage in psychiatric rehabilitation and intervention
• Educate patients, families, and communities
• Coordinate care within interdisciplinary teams
• Evaluate signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition
• Identify and prioritize actions based upon patient care requirements
• Provide 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

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Amergis is a leading provider of healthcare staffing solutions. We are committed to connecting people with meaningful work opportunities and promoting the well-being of our clients and communities. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and support to our healthcare professionals and clients.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all individuals.