Psychiatric Registered Nurse - $55/hour Float

Acadia Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare’s StoneCrest Center in Detroit is seeking a part-time float Psychiatric RN to join our inpatient team serving adolescents, adults and seniors.

The position pays $55/hr with a set schedule: 2-12 hour shifts in week 1 and 3-12 hour shifts in week 2, with weekend rotation required. Shift options include Day or Night; part-time with no benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in applicable state.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience; psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or SUD nursing a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within nursing standards and facility policies.
• Administer medications and document controlled substances.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Patient assessment

Documentation

Medication administration

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

CPR certification

De-escalation certification

Job description

Overview

Join the StoneCrest Center team and make a difference every day! We are Detroit's leading Mental Health and Psychiatric Hospital offering comprehensive inpatient treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our programming addresses behavioral and mental health concerns, as well as co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD).

This float Psychiatric RN role is a part-time status posiiton without benefits. The hourly pay is $55/hr.

This position is a set schedule with 2-12 hour shifts week 1, and 3-12 shifts week 2 of the scheduling block. Our part-time status float Psychiatric RN role will require a weekend rotation.

Shift Options Available:

• Part-time/Day Shift: 7:00a.m.-7:30p.m. (2-12 hour shifts week 1 and 3-12 hour shifts week 2 - will require weekend rotation).
• Part-time/Night Shift: 7:00p.m.-7:30a.m. (2-12 hour shifts week 1 and 3-12 hour shifts week 2 - will require weekend rotation).

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 disorder (SUD)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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