Registered Nurse TEMP $55 HR

Acadia Healthcare; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Temp Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment at River Place Behavioral Health in Laplace, LA. The position offers a $55 per hour flat rate for 12-hour shifts on a set full-time schedule, including every other weekend.

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited nursing program, hold a current RN license, and have at least one year of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or be eligible to practice.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience preferred.

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 various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Administer medications per ordered note and document accordingly.
• Communicate therapeutically with patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

RN License

Accredited Nursing Program

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Temp Registered Nurse Assignment for a 13-weeks at River Place Behavioral Health, Laplace, LA

• $55 PER HOUR flat rate!
• FT Days and NIGHTS! (12 hour shifts)
• Set Full-time Schedule
  • 12 hr shifts
  • Including every other weekend

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.

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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