Overview
Kona Community Hospital is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join its 11-bed Adult Behavioral Health Unit. If you're passionate about providing compassionate psychiatric care and thrive in a behavioral health setting, this is an excellent travel opportunity in beautiful Hawaii.
Duties
- Perform patient admissions, daily assessments, and discharges.
- Provide care for adult behavioral health patients.
- Care for patients with dual diagnoses, including psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders.
- Work safely and effectively with forensic patients.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Maintain accurate documentation and provide patient-centered psychiatric care.
Requirements
- Active Hawaii RN License
- Minimum 2 years of recent Behavioral Health/Psychiatric RN experience
- Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
- Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) or equivalent certification prior to the start date
- Experience working with dual-diagnosis and chemically dependent patients
- Comfortable caring for forensic patients
- Experience with Epic EMR preferred
Why Kona, Hawaii?
Enjoy an unforgettable travel assignment while working in a supportive behavioral health environment on the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii. Spend your time off exploring beaches, volcanoes, hiking trails, and breathtaking island scenery.
Pay: $2,300.00 - $2,500.00 per week
Experience:
- Behavioral Health/Psychiatric RN: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- AHA BLS Certification (Required)
- AHA ACLS Certification (Required)
- CPI Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
