Job Title: PSYCH
Location: Alorton, Illinois
Schedule: 7:00AM – 7:00PM x 3
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $55 – $60/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PSYCH for a temporary assignment in Alorton, Illinois. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a PSYCH:
• Manage and coordinate nursing care activities during client hospitalization, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Direct and maintain professional accountability for all nursing care provided to clients
• Organize and coordinate nursing care delivery for assigned clients
• Provide direct client care activities in accordance with department and organizational policies and procedures
• Plan, organize, and direct nursing functions for clients on the unit
• Make nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees
• Identify problems and use critical thinking skills to develop solutions
• Accurately and promptly implement physician orders
• Prepare, administer, and record medications in accordance with medication administration policies
• Record client information concisely, accurately, and completely
• Comply with all infection control policies and procedures
• Coordinate and provide emergency care as needed
• Participate in orientation and in-service training for personnel
• Evaluate the performance of personnel with recommendations for appropriate action
• Adjust interventions based on age-appropriate guidelines
• Demonstrate ability to set priorities and provide safe client care in an organized and time-conscious manner
• Maintain customer rights including confidentiality, privacy, safety, and security
• Conduct group therapies as assigned
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and revise plan of care based on assessment
• Participate in and promote Process Improvement activities
• Provide care based upon client’s age-specific needs
• Monitor clients and document appropriately according to risk precaution level
• Maintain a safe environment by continuously monitoring for harmful contraband
• Attend in-services, training, and meetings as required
• Develop and evaluate own goals for professional growth
• Establish collaborative relationships with physicians and other members of the health care team
• Promote harmonious relationships among the health care team and internal/external customers
• Adhere to nursing staffing and scheduling policy, including use of overtime
• Follow chain of command when resolving issues or problems
• Assist with the development and implementation of unit goals
• Maintain current BLS certification
• Maintain current CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification
• Maintain valid Illinois RN licensure
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Benefits for a PSYCH:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
