TEMP RN $50

Acadia Healthcare; South Carolina; On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rebound Behavioral Health, a 63-bed inpatient and outpatient facility, seeks an RN for a 13-week temporary assignment at $50 per hour. Night shifts (7p–7:30a) with an every-other-weekend rotation, 12-hour shifts. Opportunity to convert to full-time; travel stipends not provided; benefits not included.

Direct, hospital-based role; not agency. RN must have accredited nursing education and an active RN license, with at least one year of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• 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 certification required; 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 various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined by state Nurse Practice Act and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed accurately.
• Monitor patient status and document changes.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status or complications.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.

Skills

Nursing experience

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Patient care

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Come join our nursing team at Rebound Behavioral Health!

This is a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment with a fixed rate of$50 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 experience and be available for Nightshifts. 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.

Opportunity to convert to FT at the end of the assignment.

Available Shifts:

FT Schedule: 12 hour shifts (3x12hr) with every other weekend rotation.

Shifts Available: Night (7p-7:30a)

Rebound Behavioral Health, a 63 bed inpatient and outpatient facility, offers the highest quality treatment in the area. Our acute inpatient and partial hospitalization programs for adults provides a safe structure where individuals can focus on healing themselves and working though their issues. All of our patients receive an individualized treatment plan that meets their needs and ensures long lasting recovery. Our goal is to provide individuals the tools and knowledge they need to live a happy, healthy life.

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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