Professional Staff Nurse - Mental Health

Location

Not specified.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Rotating shifts, primarily 7 AM - 7 PM, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.

Job Description

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a key member of the care delivery team. Responsible for setting standards for the quality of care, this role includes managing patient care activities through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates leadership and serves as a partner in achieving optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and take responsibility for enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Utilize research and evidence-based practices to improve clinical care.
• Apply the nursing process to create and implement personalized care plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and adaptable to change.
• Teach patients and families, ensuring effective understanding of care plans and transitions.
• Maintain productive working relationships, demonstrating accountability and commitment.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required; BSN preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Two years of nursing experience required; mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical records is preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!