Temp 13-Week RN – Evening/Night Behavioral Health, $65/hr

Rebound Behavioral Health Hospital; South Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15k

Hourly rate $65

Possible conversion to full-time

Job summary

Southcoast Behavioral Health in Dartmouth, MA is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for evening and night shifts on a temporary, 13-week assignment. The role offers a fixed rate of $65 per hour and is not benefits-eligible.

Temporary employees may convert to a regular full-time position; a sign-on bonus up to $15k may be offered upon completion of the contract. Travel stipends are not provided. Requires at least one year of behavioral health nursing experience and RN licensure in the state.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Current RN license

CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification

Job description

Southcoast Behavioral Health in Dartmouth, MA is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for evening and night shifts on a temporary, 13-week assignment. The role offers a fixed rate of $65 per hour and is not benefits-eligible.

Temporary employees may convert to a regular full-time position; a sign-on bonus up to $15k may be offered upon completion of the contract. Travel stipends are not provided. Requires at least one year of behavioral health nursing experience and RN licensure in the state.