TEMP Registered Nurse - $50-55/hr

Red River Hospital; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Excellent training program

Job summary

Red River Hospital in Wichita Falls, TX, is seeking Registered Nurses for a temporary, full-time nursing assignment focused on behavioral health. The position requires a minimum of one year of relevant nursing experience and a current RN license. Pay is $50/hr for Day shift and $55/hr for Night shift.

This is a 13-week assignment with the possibility of converting to a full-time position post-contract. Flexible scheduling and excellent training opportunities are also available.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of behavioral health experience.
• Current RN license required or eligibility to practice nursing.
• CPR and de-escalation/resilience certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement individual nursing care plans.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions.
• Document nursing treatment plans and patient status.
• Administer medications and maintain medical records.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Patient care coordination

Medication administration

Communication skills

Therapeutic rapport

CPR certification

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Graduated from accredited nursing school

Job description

This is a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment with a fixed rate of $50 per hour for Day shift, $55 per hour for Night shift and is not benefits-eligible. This is a direct temporary opportunity (not an agency contract), and travel stipends or travel reimbursements are not provided. Candidates must have at least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for 3x12hr shifts per week.

Red River Hospital is looking to add compassionate RNs to our nursing team!

We are a private 96-bed acute psychiatric facility in Wichita Falls, TX. and are the leading provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare in the area.

Our treatment services & specialized programs address drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental illness.

Position Details

• 13 week assignment with opportunity to convert to FT employee post contract
• The temp schedule is a Full Time schedule (3x12hr shifts per week)
• Day or Night Shift (7:00 - 7:00)
• Rotating weekends

PAY: $50/hr for Days, $55/hr for Nights

Red River Hospital provides mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment to the following populations:

• Dedicated military personnel
• Adults
• Seniors
• Adolescents (ages 12 through 17)

Position Benefits

• Competitive TEMP pay rates
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
• Great career advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to convert to FT post contract w/ comprehensive benefit package
• Excellent training program

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 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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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