Temp Registered Nurse $55/hr

Acadia Healthcare; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is hiring a Temp Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment, day shift, in Columbus, OH. Pay is $55 per hour and is not benefits-eligible; travel stipends are not provided. Candidates need at least one year of behavioral health nursing experience and must graduate from an accredited nursing program.

This is a temporary, direct opportunity with potential conversion to a regular role; current Acadia Healthcare employees are not eligible for this assignment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license as required by state.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families.
• Administer medications and document administration per policy.
• Communicate with physicians and care team; monitor patient status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid training

Job description

Overview

The Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is hiring Temp Registered Nurses!

Schedule: Full Time Day

Pay Rate: $55 per hour

This is a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment with a fixed rate of$55 per hourand 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 haveat least one year of behavioral health experienceand be available forDay shifts. Temporary employees may be eligible to convert to a regular full-time position if offered. Current Acadia Healthcare employees are not eligible for this temporary assignment.

Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is an acute inpatient & outpatient treatment center for adults and seniors suffering from mental health disorders and addictions.

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.l
• 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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