RN TEMP $55hr

Acadia Healthcare; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

River Place Behavioral Health is seeking a Temp Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in Laplace, LA. The role offers a $55 per hour flat rate with 12-hour shifts, full-time schedule, and alternating weekends. Opportunities for conversion may occur after the contract period.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, creating care plans, educating families, and documenting care and medications in accordance with policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Must hold a current RN license for the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience is a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans; maintain medical records.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and treatments.
• Administer medications per orders and document administration.
• Maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic rapport with patients.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint training

First aid knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

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

Opportunities for conversion can occur after the contract period

River Place Behavioral Health, a service of Ochsner Health System, provides state-of-the-art psychiatric care for adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health concerns. Conveniently located in LaPlace, Louisiana, just 20 minutes west of New Orleans and 40 minutes east of Baton Rouge.

This is a Temporary assignment and not an agency contract and we do not cover travel stipends or reimbursements for travel.

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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