Psychiatric RN - Day Shift (13-Week Temp) $55/hr

Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is seeking a Temp Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in Columbus, OH. The position is full-time, day shift, with a fixed rate of $55 per hour and is not benefits-eligible.

The role involves assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs, developing care plans, documenting records, administering medications, and coordinating unit activities. One year of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health, and CPR/de-escalation certification are

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, or substance use nursing experience is 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.
• 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.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Education

RN license (registered nurse)

Nursing school graduate

Job description

Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is seeking a Temp Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in Columbus, OH. The position is full-time, day shift, with a fixed rate of $55 per hour and is not benefits-eligible.

The role involves assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs, developing care plans, documenting records, administering medications, and coordinating unit activities. One year of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health, and CPR/de-escalation certification are