Registered Nurse (RN) - Temp $55/hr

Acadia Healthcare; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Crestwyn Behavioral Health Hospital in the Memphis area is seeking a Registered Nurse for a 13-week, full-time assignment on nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) with a 3x12hr schedule, every other weekend.

The role requires at least one year of behavioral health nursing, RN license, CPR and de-escalation training; fixed pay rate $55/hr; potential to convert to FT; not benefits-eligible.

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 a plus.
• CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).

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 conditions.
• Provide nursing care within standards and scope of nursing practice.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are transcribed accurately.
• Assess patient status continuously and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Provide direction or coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers and others.

Skills

Nursing experience

Behavioral health

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Job description

Overview

POSITION DETAILS:

• 13 week assignment with opportunity to convert to FT employee post contract

• The temp schedule is a Full Time schedule (3x12hr)

• Every other Saturday and Sunday
• Night Shift (7:00p - 7:00a)
• PAY: $55/HR

This is a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment with a fixed rate of$55 per hourand is not benefits-eligible. This is a direct temporary opportunity (not an agency contract), and travel stipends or travel reimbursements are not provided. Candidates must haveat least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for 12 hourshifts. Temporary employees may be eligible to convert to a regular full-time position if offered. Current Acadia Healthcare employees are not eligible for this temporary assignment.

Crestwyn Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 80-bed leading psychiatric inpatient treatment hospital in the Memphis, TN, area. Crestwyn provides leading inpatient psychiatric programs for individuals experiencing crisis from substance use disorder (SUD), mental health issues, or both. Our mental health center is at the forefront of effective evidence-based practices. Crestwyn offers a safe environment to help individuals regain control of their lives.

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 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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