Psych RN

Department: Psych RN Manager *Required Certifications: BLS ACLS PALs CPI Unit Notes Below Management Notes further down # Beds: 45 Beds divided into sections. Fast Track/Triage: 0 Section designated to triage and fasttrak patients. Is Security inhouse 24/7: Available in house 24/7. On average how many patients do you treat in the ER/day: 1545/day. Nurse: Patient Ratios: 1:612 depending on acuity. Typical Staffing: 2 Triage RNs 4 RNs designated to Adults 1 RN designated to Pediatrics/Adolescents and 1 Charge (8 RNs Totals). Required Certifications: BLS ACLS PALs Prefer CPI willing to train if needed. Common diagnoses: Patients with severe mental illnesses and behavioral issues including schizophrenia bipolar disorder major depressive disorder anxiety depression trauma and more; often patients will have multiple comorbidities but are typically medically stable. Medically unstable patients are transferred out. Experience: Must have 1 year of psych experience. Prefer someone with some medical experience (MS MSTele PCU ICU etc). Do NOT need prior ED experience. Prefer someone with deescalation experience and leather restraint use. Will accept first time travelers.