Registered Nurse (RN) - Temp $60/hr

East Tennessee Behavioral Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13-week contract

Conversion bonus $10k (FT Days)

Conversion bonus $15k (FT Nights)

Hourly rate $60

Job summary

East Tennessee Behavioral Health in Knoxville is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for a 13-week short-term contract. The role offers a flat rate of $60 per hour with 12-hour night shifts on a full-time schedule. There are conversion bonuses of $10,000 for FT Days and $15,000 for FT Nights if the assignment converts.

Opportunities for conversion may occur after the contract period. This is a temporary assignment with no travel stipend or reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by state employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric, behavioral, or substance use nursing a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation/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.
• Administer medications per orders and document administration.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately and ensure adherence to policies.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Coordinate unit activities and communicate with staff and patients.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing experience

De-escalation training

CPR certification

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Short-Term Contract for a 13-week assignment at East Tennessee Behavioral Health.

Salary $60 PER HOUR flat rate!

Schedule is FT Nights! (12 hour shifts)

Opportunities for conversion can occur after the contract period

$10k Conversion Bonus for FT Days

$15k Conversion Bonus for FT Nights

East Tennessee Behavioral Health is growing!! Knoxville's newest behavioral health provider is seeking experienced RNs to join our team of professionals. As Knoxville's newest behavioral health hospital, we provide a full continuum of behavioral health treatment services for adults and seniors. Our goal is to deliver compassionate, personalized care to those who turn to us in their time of need.

This is a Temporary assignment and not an agency contract and we do not cover travel stipends or reimbursements for travel.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS

The temp schedule is a FT set schedule (12 hour shifts).

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.

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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