TEMP RN $55

Acadia Healthcare; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible night hours

Job summary

Longleaf Behavioral is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time night shifts at Longleaf Hospital. The role focuses on behavioral health care, with a flat $55/hour pay rate and flexible night hours 7pm–7am.

We value empathy, strong communication, continuous learning, advocacy, and resilience. Qualifications include RN license, accredited nursing program, CPR and de-escalation/restraint certs; First aid may be required. We offer comprehensive benefits with focus on wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications are required.
• First aid may be required depending on state/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 and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed appropriately.
• Monitor patient status and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status and challenges.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.

Skills

Empathy and Compassion

Strong Communication Skills

Continuous Learning

Advocacy

Patience and Resilience

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Current RN license (state requirements)

CPR certification

De-escalation/restraint certification

First aid certification (may be required)

Job description

Overview

Longleaf Behavioral is searching for Temp RN'sfor FT Nights only at the Flat rate of $55!

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.

Come join our team as a Registered Nurse, at Longleaf Hospital! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well‑being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Flexible hours available for Full time Nights

• 7pm-7am

What we look for:

• Empathy and Compassion: Exceptional psych RNs have a deep sense of empathy and compassion for their patients.
• Strong Communication Skills: Effective communication is crucial in psychiatric nursing. Great psych RNs are skilled at active listening, as they need to understand their patients' thoughts, feelings, and concerns.
• Continuous Learning: The field of mental health is constantly evolving, and exceptional psych RNs embrace a mindset of continuous learning.
• Advocacy: Great psych RNs are strong advocates for their patients.
• Patience and Resilience: Mental health recovery can be a long and challenging journey, requiring patience and resilience from both patients and nurses.

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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