Temp Registered Nurse $60/hr

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Full Time Temp Registered Nurse to join our inpatient team. Shifts available: Day (7a–7p) and Night (7p–7a). The temporary 13-week assignment pays $60 per hour and does not include travel stipends.

We provide personalized inpatient care for a broad age range and a collaborative environment focused on safety and compassionate care. RN license and Behavioral Health experience are required, with CPR and de-escalation training preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have >1 year of Behavioral Health experience.
• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state or be eligible to practice.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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 conditions.
• Provide nursing care within nursing practice policies and facility procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed correctly.
• Assess patient status and document changes promptly.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status.
• Complete admission and discharge procedures accurately.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Behavioral Health experience

CPR certification

De-escalation and restraint training

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program completion

CPR certification (training)

Job description

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital

is hiring Full Time Temp Registered Nurses!

Available Shifts

• Full Time Day (7a-7p)
• Full Time Night (7p-7a)

Pay Rate

$60 per hour

This is a Temporary 13-week assignment and not an agency contract and we do not cover travel stipends or reimbursements for travel.

At Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, our goal is to provide personalized treatment for those who are suffering from mental health disorders and co-occuring addictions.We provide premier inpatient care for children ages 5-12, adolescents ages 13-17, adults age 18 and older, and senior adults age 55 and older.

Registered Nurse (rn) 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 >1 year of Behavioral Health experience.
• 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 abuse 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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