Description

American Traveler is hiring a Psychiatric RN for a fast-paced freestanding Mental Health Emergency Center on night shift, requiring de-escalation certification (CPI/MOAB) and at least one year of behavioral health experience.

Details

• Freestanding Mental Health Emergency Center setting
• Unit treats adult (75%) and adolescent (25%) patients presenting for crisis de-escalation, acute psychosis, suicidal ideation, and non-medically monitored detox
• Includes both voluntary and involuntary patients brought in by law enforcement
• No IV therapy or medical detox performed
• 12hr night shift, 1900-0730, 36 hours per week
• RN patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• On-call required during low census periods with a 1-hour response time
• Minimal floating possible to other Aurora facilities within 20 miles during low census, within scope of practice
• EPIC EMR preferred

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS and de-escalation certification (CPI/MOAB) required; facility provides CPI training upon arrival
• Minimum 1 year of behavioral health or psychiatric RN experience, prefer more
• Experience with point-of-care testing
• Strong assessment and discharge planning skills
• Professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide intake, triage, and crisis de-escalation care to a mixed adult and adolescent psychiatric population
• Support from CNA/Techs at up to a 1:4 ratio, on-site security officers 24/7, and two physicians plus a mid-level provider on-site 24/7
• Charge nurse present on day shift and covered by house supervisor during evening and overnight shifts
• Orientation length of 3-5 days based on comfort level
• Minimum of 2 major winter holidays coverage required
• Business casual attire or any color scrubs permitted
• Free parking available on-site
• Time off requests approved for up to 5 days
• Covid vaccination required
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
• Former Advocate Health employees must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for this assignment