Psych

Psychiatric Nurse – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a psychiatric nurse for night shift coverage (19:00–07:00) on multiple mental health units. This is a 13-week contract with 48 guaranteed hours per week, starting December 14.

Unit Details

You'll rotate across five psychiatric units serving diverse patient populations:

• Adolescent unit (ages 12–18)
• Adult units at varying acuity levels, including a higher-acuity unit serving patients with thought disorders
• Senior lifestyle unit
• Lower-acuity adult units

Key Responsibilities

• Assess mental health status, recognize psychiatric and substance use disorders, and gather thorough patient histories
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with measurable goals
• Administer psychotropic medications and monitor for side effects
• Provide crisis intervention using de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing suicidal ideation, aggression, or acute behavioral changes
• Monitor vital signs and mental status changes
• Use ICARE values (integrity, compassion, always, respect) and AIDET communication principles to support patient experience

Requirements

• BLS and CPI certifications (must be current)
• Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychiatric nursing practice

Scheduling

Seven-day-per-week coverage model. Days off are not guaranteed unless specified in your contract.

Dress Code

Blue uniform for nurses.