Temp Registered Nurse $55 per hour

Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is hiring Temp Registered Nurses for a Full Time Day schedule. The role requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing, an active RN license, and at least one year of nursing experience, preferably in psychiatry or behavioral health.

CPR and de-escalation training are required; first aid may be required. This inpatient/outpatient center serves adults and seniors benefiting from a structured care model.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by the state.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required; first aid may be required.
• Equal employment opportunity statement included in postings.

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 families about conditions.
• Ensure medication administration per orders and document counts of controlled substances.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Communicate with patients, visitors, and treatment teams.

Skills

Nursing experience (1 year)

Psychiatric/behavioral health exposure

Education

Graduated from accredited school of nursing

Registered Nurse license

CPR certification

First aid certification (may be required)

Job description

The Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is hiring Temp Registered Nurses!

Schedule: Full Time Day

Pay Rate: $55 per hour (flat rate)

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

Join our team and make a difference every day!

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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