Registered Nurse Temp $60 hr

Lakeland Behavioral Health System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week temporary assignment at a fixed rate of $60 per hour. This is a full-time temporary role not eligible for benefits and not an agency contract.

Candidates must have at least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for day or night shifts. Current Lakeland or Acadia Healthcare employees may have restrictions for this assignment.

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 in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience; behavioral health experience is 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 families about various conditions.
• Provide nursing care within nursing practice standards and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians' orders are legible and transcribed correctly.
• Monitor patient status and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport and professional boundaries with patients and staff.
• Coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and coworkers.

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – FT Temp (Days or Nights) | $60/hr | 12‑Hour Shifts

Lakeland Behavioral Health – Springfield, MO.

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 days or nights. 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.

About Lakeland Behavioral Health

Lakeland is Missouri’s leading psychiatric hospital and treatment center, serving children and adolescents in a 208‑bed facility. We offer comprehensive training, strong leadership, and a supportive environment designed to help you grow and succeed.

If you’re looking for a high‑impact nursing role with excellent pay and the potential for long‑term growth, Lakeland Behavioral Health would love to connect.

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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