Night Shift RN - Behavioral Health (13-Week Temp) 68/HR

Acadia Healthcare; Northglenn (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is offering a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment for a Registered Nurse at West Pines Behavioral Hospital in Westminster, CO. The role is night shift, 7p–7a, with 3 x 12 hour shifts and a pay rate of $68 per hour.

The assignment may convert to a regular FT position after the contract. Responsibilities include providing and coordinating patient care, developing care plans, maintaining records, administering medications, and ensuring safety.

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.
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric/behavioral or substance use nursing experience is a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• 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 health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the nursing practice standards and facility policies.
• Ensure physician orders are legible and transcribed correctly per policy.
• Monitor patient status and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Coordinate unit activities as directed and communicate effectively with the care team.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

First aid

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is offering a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment for a Registered Nurse at West Pines Behavioral Hospital in Westminster, CO. The role is night shift, 7p–7a, with 3 x 12 hour shifts and a pay rate of $68 per hour.

The assignment may convert to a regular FT position after the contract. Responsibilities include providing and coordinating patient care, developing care plans, maintaining records, administering medications, and ensuring safety.