Permanent RN - Psychiatric

As a Permanent RN - Psychiatric at St. Luke's Health System, your primary responsibilities will include assessing patients' psychiatric needs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create and implement patient-centered care plans, and providing compassionate support during treatment. You will also document patient progress, administer medications, and engage patients through therapeutic interventions to promote their mental well-being.

To qualify for the RN Psychiatric position at St. Luke's Health System, candidates must possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing, along with a current RN license from the State of Practice. Additionally, candidates should have at least one year of experience in psychiatric nursing to ensure they can provide the highest level of care to our patients.

Yes! St. Luke's Health System offers a sign-on bonus for the Permanent RN - Psychiatric position, along with a relocation package to assist candidates who may need to move to join our team. This is part of our commitment to attracting dedicated professionals who are eager to make a difference in our community.

St. Luke's Health System provides an exceptional benefits package for RN Psychiatric staff, which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, and access to Employee Assistance Programs. We also offer retirement plans, opportunities for continuing education, and services designed to support your overall well-being, including on-site massages and counseling.

The RN Psychiatric position at St. Luke's Health System typically requires a commitment of 36 hours per week, with 12-hour shifts. This schedule allows for an optimal work-life balance while ensuring that our nursing staff can provide high-quality, continuous care for our patients.

In answering this question, share your personal motivations for pursuing psychiatric nursing and what specifically drew you to St. Luke's Health System. Discuss the organization's values, community involvement, or programs that align with your professional goals.

When answering this question, emphasize your experience and skills in de-escalation techniques and your ability to remain calm and professional. Provide examples of how you've successfully managed difficult situations, focusing on your communication and problem-solving approaches.

Highlight your collaborative experiences and be specific about your role within teams. Discuss how you communicated with other professionals, contributed to care plans, and supported shared goals to ensure the best outcomes for patients.

Share any techniques, practices, or support systems you rely on to help maintain your own mental health, such as seeking supervision, engaging in self-care practices, or participating in team wellness activities.

Discuss your systematic approach to patient assessments. Mention your utilization of specific tools and techniques, along with your ability to build rapport with patients to gather essential information while ensuring they feel safe and respected.

Emphasize qualities such as empathy, patience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Relate these qualities to your own experiences and how they have helped you succeed in previous roles.

Show your ability to manage conflicts constructively by discussing your communication styles, your willingness to listen, and how you prioritize the team's goals over personal differences. Provide an example where you successfully navigated a disagreement.

Talk about the importance of continuing education in psychiatric nursing, mentioning specific areas like trauma-informed care, crisis intervention techniques, and mental health legislation. Relate this to your commitment to professional development.

Prepare a specific story about a patient you worked with where your interventions or care approach led to positive results. Highlight your role in the team and any unique strategies you employed.

Demonstrate your knowledge of St. Luke's Health System by discussing its focus on community care, holistic treatment approaches, and the importance of teamwork in providing effective psychiatric services. Show that you've done your research and share why this aligns with your values.