Behavioral Health RN — 13-Week Temp, $60/hr, 12-Hr

Lakeland Behavioral Health System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week temporary assignment at a fixed rate of $60 per hour. This is a full-time temporary role not eligible for benefits and not an agency contract.

Candidates must have at least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for day or night shifts. Current Lakeland or Acadia Healthcare employees may have restrictions for this assignment.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current 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; behavioral health experience is a plus.
• CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon 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 various conditions.
• Provide nursing care within nursing practice standards and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians' orders are legible and transcribed correctly.
• Monitor patient status and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport and professional boundaries with patients and staff.
• Coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and coworkers.

Job description

Lakeland Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week temporary assignment at a fixed rate of $60 per hour. This is a full-time temporary role not eligible for benefits and not an agency contract.

Candidates must have at least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for day or night shifts. Current Lakeland or Acadia Healthcare employees may have restrictions for this assignment.