Temporary Behavioral Health RN – 3x12s, 13 Weeks

TrustPoint Hospital; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 171,924,000 - 186,252,000; Full time

Job summary

TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN, seeks a Behavioral Health RN for a 13-week temporary assignment. Shift options include Day or Night 7:00-7:00, with a 3x12 schedule and rotating weekends.

Candidates must have at least 1 year of behavioral health experience, be licensed as an RN, and hold CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications. The position is not benefits-eligible and may convert to full-time after the contract.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by 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 state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• 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

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

First aid certification

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN, seeks a Behavioral Health RN for a 13-week temporary assignment. Shift options include Day or Night 7:00-7:00, with a 3x12 schedule and rotating weekends.

Candidates must have at least 1 year of behavioral health experience, be licensed as an RN, and hold CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications. The position is not benefits-eligible and may convert to full-time after the contract.