Night Shift RN (Temp 13 weeks) $55/hr with FT Conversion

Starlite Recovery Center; Center Point (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Starlite Recovery Center in Center Pointe, TX is seeking a Temporary Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment with the possibility to convert to full-time after the contract. The role is 36 hours per week, night shift, 6:00pm to 6:00am, offering $55/hour.

Located about an hour northwest of San Antonio, this facility provides medical and behavioral health services. The RN will assess patients, develop care plans, maintain records, and ensure safe, compliant nursing care per policy and state

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

RN nursing experience

CPR certified

De-escalation training

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing school graduate

Job description

Starlite Recovery Center in Center Pointe, TX is seeking a Temporary Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment with the possibility to convert to full-time after the contract. The role is 36 hours per week, night shift, 6:00pm to 6:00am, offering $55/hour.

Located about an hour northwest of San Antonio, this facility provides medical and behavioral health services. The RN will assess patients, develop care plans, maintain records, and ensure safe, compliant nursing care per policy and state