RN Weekender: $10K–$15K Bonus on 12-Hour Shifts

River Place Behavioral Health Hospital; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Vision

Dental

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

River Place Behavioral Health Hospital in LaPlace, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse for a WEEKENDER opportunity. Shifts are 12 hours, with Day and Night Weekender options, and every other weekend including Saturday and Sunday with an additional weekday.

The role offers a bonus for full-time, and hourly rates up to $42 plus shift differentials: $1 Day, $4 Weekend Day, $3 Night, and $7 Weekend Night. River Place is part of Acadia and Ochsner Health, with comprehensive benefits and a focus on

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral health experience is a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available on 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 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.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation techniques

Restraint certification

Nursing experience

Education

RN licensure/registered nurse

Graduate from accredited school of nursing

Job description

River Place Behavioral Health Hospital in LaPlace, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse for a WEEKENDER opportunity. Shifts are 12 hours, with Day and Night Weekender options, and every other weekend including Saturday and Sunday with an additional weekday.

The role offers a bonus for full-time, and hourly rates up to $42 plus shift differentials: $1 Day, $4 Weekend Day, $3 Night, and $7 Weekend Night. River Place is part of Acadia and Ochsner Health, with comprehensive benefits and a focus on