RN Temp $50hr

Geisinger; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for a temporary assignment in a behavioral health setting. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with mental health issues, ensuring they receive the highest standards of care. The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay, and the opportunity for conversion to a permanent role at the end of the assignment. Join a team committed to delivering exceptional mental health services in a supportive environment, where your skills and compassion can make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Must have a current RN license and graduated from an accredited nursing school.
• One year of nursing experience preferred, especially in psychiatric care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ health needs and coordinate care accordingly.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans while maintaining medical records.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Nursing Care Plans

Medication Administration

Therapeutic Communication

Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act

Education

Graduated from accredited nursing school

Current RN license

One year of nursing experience

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation and restraint certification

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse RN Temp Days or Nights Assignment with Conway Behavioral Health

• $50/hr temp rate
• FT set schedule Days or Nights
• Temp 13 weeks assignment
• 3 12s and every other weekend
• No Benefits

This is a Temporary assignment through corporate payroll. This is not an agency contract and we do not cover travel stipends or reimbursements for travel. This is for a 13 week Full-time temp assignment in an Acute Care Psychiatric Hospital. $50 PER HOUR! Opportunity to convert FT at the end of the duration.

Conway Behavioral Health Hospital near Little Rock, Arkansas treats adults and adolescents with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and co-occurring addiction. Our goal is to ensure Little Rock’s North Metro community has access to world-class mental health treatment. Each patient receives comprehensive services in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS

The temp schedule is a FT set schedule

Days 7a-7p

Night shifts 7p-7a

Every other weekend

TRAINING AND ORIENTATION

All new-hire RNs will attend a 5-day hospital-wide orientation before spending two weeks in unit orientation with a preceptor.

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 in patient 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 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.