TEMP RN $65

Acadia Healthcare; Faunce Corner (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

65 USD/hour

Sign-On Bonus up to $15k

13-week contract

Job summary

Southcoast Behavioral Health in Dartmouth, MA is seeking Registered Nurses for evening or night shifts on a 13-week temporary contract. The role offers a $65 hourly flat rate and a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 upon conversion to full-time.

Position is temporary and not benefit-eligible, with no travel stipends provided. Flexible scheduling and opportunities to join the Southcoast Behavioral Health team are highlighted.

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 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.

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, 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.

Skills

Patient care

Behavioral health nursing

Documentation

Education

RN License

CPR Certification

De-escalation Training

First Aid Certification

Job description

Overview

We are opening a new unit and would love to have you join the Southcoast Family!

Southcoast Behavioral is searching for FT or PT Temp RN's for EVENINGS or NIGHTS!

Some Of Our other Unique Benefits for this Role Offered Include:

• $65 hourly flat rate
• Eligible for Full-Time position upon completion of contract with a NEW conversion Sign-On Bonus up to $15k!

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

Southcoast is a premier mental health treatment center serving Dartmouth, Massachusetts and we are seeking passionate Registered Nurses to work at our facility in Dartmouth, MA. Come join the Southcoast Behavioral Health team and Make A Difference every day!

Some Of Our other Unique Benefits for this Role Offered Include:

• $65 hourly flat rate
• Eligible for Full-Time position upon completion of contract with a NEW conversion Sign-On Bonus up to $15k!

Shift times available: 8 hour shifts

Populations: Child/Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric

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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