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Registered Nurse - Psychiatric
Job in
Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01742, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
HWL / Emerson Health Parent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatry
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Client Name
HWL / Emerson Health Parent
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
Psych
Job
Job Title
Registered Nurse - Psychiatric
Weekly Pay
$2950.89
Shift Details
Shift
8H Evening
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
03/09/2026
End Date
06/08/2026
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title:
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN)
Job Summary:
A Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) specializes in providing care to patients with mental health disorders, emotional challenges, and behavioral issues. This role involves assessing, planning, and implementing care for patients in inpatient or outpatient psychiatric settings, promoting mental wellness, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including evaluating emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functioning.
- Develop individualized care plans based on patient needs, in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
- Administer medications and monitor for side effects, documenting responses appropriately.
- Respond to psychiatric emergencies, such as suicidal ideation, aggressive behavior, or severe anxiety.
- Implement de-escalation techniques and therapeutic interventions to ensure patient and staff safety.
- Coordinate with the crisis response team when necessary.
- Establish trusting relationships with patients to facilitate open communication.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions or educational workshops on mental health topics, as applicable.
- Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.
- Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring their rights and needs are respected.
- Assist in discharge planning, connecting patients with community resources or outpatient services.
- Maintain a safe environment by following protocols for high-risk patients, including suicide precautions and restraint use.
- Document patient care accurately and in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Stay current on best practices in psychiatric nursing and maintain knowledge of mental health laws.
- Licensure:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state. - Education:
Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. - Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (RN-BC) preferred.
Address
133 Old Road to 9 Acre Cor, Concord, Massachusetts, 01742,
State
MA
Zip Code
01742
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