RN PRN - New Rates M

Acadia; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their team in Springfield, MO. This role offers the opportunity to work in a leading psychiatric hospital, providing comprehensive care to children and adolescents. With a focus on professional growth, the facility offers dynamic leadership and personalized support to help you achieve your greatest potential. Join a team where your contributions make a real difference in the lives of patients, and enjoy a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school.
• Possess a current RN license in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care by assessing patients’ health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Nursing Care Plans

Medication Administration

Therapeutic Communication

CPR Certification

Education

Accredited Nursing Degree

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

PRN RN Nights 12 hour shifts and Eves 8 hour shifts at Lakeland Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO.

Shift differentials up to ($8.75/hr.)

NEW Pay Rates!

About Us:
Lakeland Behavioral Health, Missouri’s Leading Psychiatric Hospital and Treatment Center is seeking passionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to work at our children and adolescent facility in Springfield, MO. Lakeland is a 208-bed facility that offers comprehensive training, dynamic leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.

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 Missouri or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse 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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