TEMP Registered Nurse (RN) Nights

Lakeview Behavioral Health Hospital; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week temporary night assignment at a fixed rate of $55 per hour. This full-time 3x12hr schedule rotates weekends and is not benefits-eligible. Candidates must have at least one year of behavioral health nursing experience and be available for night shifts.

This is a direct temporary opportunity (not agency). Temporary employees may convert to a regular full-time position if offered.

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; behavioral/psychiatric experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.

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/families about conditions.
• Provide nursing care within standards of nursing practice and facility policies.
• Ensure physician orders are legible and transcribed correctly.
• Assess patients’ status continuously and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status and emergencies.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Provide direction or coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and staff during inpatient treatment.

Skills

Nursing

Behavioral health experience

Patient assessment

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Seeking experienced RNs for TEMP NIGHTS!

Pay Rate $55 per HR

AVAILABLE SCHEDULE- All shifts include mandatory rotating weekends! 13-Week Temporary 13 week assignment (non benefited)

Full-time 3x 12hr shift schedule

This is a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment with a fixed rate of $55 per hour 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 Night 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.

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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