Psychiatric Float Nurse - RN - PRN

Overview

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting‑edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post‑surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we transform care delivery, advance clinical outcomes, and empower nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow.

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient‑centered care per the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”

The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.
• Serve as the interface between healthcare providers and community support systems who coordinate ongoing care needs for specialized patient groups.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.
• (RN) Registered Nurse.
• Registered Nurse Diploma.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) with match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Adjunct benefits for fertility, family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, offering patients access to highly‑trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed institution is a regional leader in orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded us the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement, and surgical care.

We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.