Certification DetailsCertifications Required: BLS, CPI (preferred)
Job DetailsSpecialty: Psych RNDepartment: Psych RNExperience or 'Must have' skills: Acute/inpatient or (state) hospital experience, Good de-escalation and strong communication skills, Ok with first time travelers, Prefer adolescent experience.Patient Populations/Common diagnoses: Adolescents and Adults with conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, psychosis, bipolar and schizophrenia, other behavioral or personality disorders, rare opioid withdrawal, medically clearedAttributes that help make a nurse successful in this unit: patience and slow to angerOnly child/adolescent inpatient unit in the region. Locked unit, on 4th floor of hospital. Emergency buttons for code blue, in hospital security, and code yellow for extra staff support, life safety desk, etc. Nurses expected to be actively involved in patient care
Job RequirementsAcute/inpatient or (state) hospital experience requiredGood de-escalation and strong communication skills neededOpen to first time travelersAdolescent experience preferredVery rare IV, travelers do not have to have that experienceNot usually expected to fill charge nurse role
Schedule InformationShifts & Scheduling: 7a-7p, 7p-7a; 7a-3p, 3p-11p, 11p-7a - self scheduling based on seniority, manager to balanceWeekend Requirements: Every otherHoliday Requirements: Every otherFloating Requirements: Throughout the hospital as helping hands or 1:1sHow many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2 - 12 hour shiftsD/N Rotate - Variable shifts, EOW - 7a-7p, 7a-3p, 3p-11p, 7p-7a; 11p-7a, first to float
Unit Specific Information# of Beds: 25 licensed beds; Currently utilize 3 Adult Beds and 6 Adolescent BedsNurse:Patient Ratios: 3:1 Adult currently (could get up to 7 patients); 6:1 AdolescentMental health techs/aides present, qualifications for 2 if unit is full at 9 patientsOccupational therapy M-F, OT assistant, social work etc. availableRT in house for oxygen support (CPAP, BiPAP at night)No tele/monitor techs on this unit; RNs not required to read their own stripsMechanical restraints (rarely) and seclusion used on the unit
Additional DetailsUniform: Any color scrubs except maroon. Business casual as wellRadius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.
Source : CHI St Alexius Health Bismarck Medical Center
