Registered Nurse TEMP $60 hr

Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Point Behavioral Health is seeking a Temp Registered Nurse (RN) in Fayetteville, AR for a 13-week assignment at a fixed rate of $60/hour. The role supports behavioral health patients with day and night shifts, and may convert to regular FT or PRN based on need.

RN license and at least one year of nursing experience are required, with CPR and behavioral health certifications preferred. Temporary staff not eligible for benefits; travel stipends are not provided.

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; psychiatric/behavioral health or substance use nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire)
• 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.
• 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 and related challenges.
• Ensure initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and tailored to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document counts of controlled substances as required.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Provide direction or coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved in inpatient treatment

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

Education

RN license

Job description

Temp Registered Nurse (RN) | FT Days & Nights $60/hr.

Fayetteville, AR

Vantage Point Behavioral Health is hiring RNs who want to make a meaningful impact in mental health.

Why You’ll Want This Job

• Pay rate $60/hr.
• Ability to convert to regular FT or PRN
• Supportive team energy
• Real career growth — not just a buzzword
• A workplace that values compassion and competence
• Joint Commission Accredited

This is a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment with a fixed rate of $60 per hour and 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 have at least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for day, nights and weekend shifts. 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.

Registered Nurse (rn) 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

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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