$60/Hr Temp Admissions RN

Acadia Healthcare; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Psychiatric training

Career advancement

Cross training

Job summary

CenterPointe Hospital Columbia, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses for a 13‑week temporary assignment in Columbia, MO. The role offers full-time days or nights, with a fixed rate of $60 per hour and no benefits eligibility.

Join our 80-bed inpatient psychiatric facility and contribute to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient care. Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Must hold a current RN license in the applicable state.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance use nursing is a plus.
• CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification required (training available on hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Adhere to nursing practice standards and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and accurately transcribed.
• Continuously assess patient status and document findings.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing per procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic rapport with patients.
• Coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

RN license

CPR

De-escalation

Restraint certification

Behavioral health nursing

Patient care

Education

Registered Nurse degree

Job description

Overview

This is a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment with a fixed rate of$60 per hour and is not benefits-eligible. This is a direct temporary opportunity (not an agency contract), and travel stipends or travel reimbursements are not provided. Temporary employees may be eligible to convert to a regular full-time position if offered. Current Acadia Healthcare employees are not eligible for this temporary assignment.

CenterPointe Hospital Columbia

CenterPointe Hospital is looking for compassionate nurses to provide exceptional patient care at our 80-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Columbia, MO. The right candidate will have a passion for behavioral health nursing and a desire to make a difference for our adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This is a very rewarding position for nurses who support our mission!

Shifts Available:

• Full-Time Days or Nights

What this career choice gives you in return:

• Work Life balance is as important to us as it is to you, and we strive to find that perfect fit.
• 100% Paid Psychiatric Training!
• Excellent career advancement and cross training opportunities!

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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