TEMP Registered Nurse - $55hr

Acadia Healthcare; Center Point (TX); Presencial; USD 63.000 - 89.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Starlite Recovery Center in Center Point, TX is seeking a TEMP Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week assignment with potential to convert to FT after the contract. The position offers a 36-hour work week, night shift from 6:00pm to 6:00am, and a pay rate of $55 per hour.

Location is in Texas Hill Country, with inpatient and outpatient care, detox services, and programs for adults. The role focuses on assessment, care planning, documentation, and coordination with physicians and families.

Formación

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance use nursing experience is a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Provide nursing care within state Practice Act regulations and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are transcribed legibly and followed.

Conocimientos

Nursing skills

CPR certified

Crisis de-escalation

Educación

RN license

Accredited nursing program

Descripción del empleo

Overview

TEMP Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity at Starlite Recovery Center, Center Pointe, TX .

This is a Temporary assignment and not a benefit-eligible position. This is not an agency contract and we do not cover travel stipends or reimbursements for travel.

POSITION DETAILS:

• 13 week assignment with opportunity to convert to FT employee post contract
• 36 hours per week
• PAY: $55/HR

AVAILABLE SCHEDULE:

• Full Time
• Night shift
• 6:00pm - 6:00am

Located just an hour northwest of San Antonio in Center Point, Texas, Starlite Recovery Center has provided premier treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns since 1957. With care at the residential and outpatient levels, along with medically supervised detoxification, Starlite Recovery Center treats adults age 18 and older of all genders, with a specialty program for female adolescents. We use many different types of therapies to help patients heal, including individual, group, and family therapies, along with experiential therapies such as ropes courses and equine-assisted therapy.

Starlite Recovery Center is located on 55 acres of beautiful Texas hill country, offering an unmatched natural environment for healing.

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.
• 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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