Nursing - PSYCH

Job Title: PSYCH
Location: Coos Bay, Oregon
Schedule: 7:00PM - 7:00AM x 4
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate
: $60 - $64/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PSYCH for a temporary assignment in Coos Bay, Oregon. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

• Apply the nursing process to the care of patients within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing
• Assess patients including physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, and discharge planning
• Establish nursing diagnoses based on assessment results and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Plan and update care according to identified diagnoses and patient needs
• Assist with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling
• Administer medications as appropriate
• Perform skin assessment and wound care
• Provide pain management interventions
• Operate and manipulate biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, and external therapeutic devices
• Assist physicians and other licensed independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures
• Teach patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion
• Provide appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel to ensure optimum patient care
• Provide interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall patient care
• Document patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record in a complete, concise, timely, and legible manner
• Evaluate care provided and communicate patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team
• Create a safe therapeutic milieu on the unit
• Attend group activities, observe patient interactions, and participate as requested by group leader
• Participate in treatment team meetings
• Perform duties of Qualified Mental Health Professional if appropriately credentialed
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective teaching skills
• Respond effectively to patient crisis and emergency situations
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Maintain current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Complete organization-approved workplace violence training
• Maintain valid Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Oregon

• 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.