TEMP Registered Nurse (RN) Nights

Acadia Healthcare; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for TEMP NIGHTS on a full-time 13-week assignment. The fixed rate is $55 per hour with rotating weekends required. 13-week temporary, non-benefits eligible, direct hire opportunity; travel stipends are not provided.

At least one year of behavioral health experience and night availability are required. Current employees are not eligible for this temporary assignment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license valid for the state or eligibility to practice.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience; behavioral health is a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required by state or facility requirements.

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 per orders and document administration.
• Ensure accurate transcription of physician orders and continuous patient status updates.
• Provide professional nursing care within regulatory standards and facility policies.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.

Skills

RN license

1 year nursing experience

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

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 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 forNight 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.

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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