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Temp rn - Pt $65

Acadia

#Registered Nurse #Behavioral Health #CPR Certification #Medical Records #Patient Care #Mental Health #Psychiatric Nursing #De-escalation Certification #Nursing Practice Act

Quick overview

Provide and coordinate physical and behavioral health care for patients across child, adult, and geriatric populations. Develop nursing care plans, administer medications, and maintain accurate medical records while collaborating with physicians.

Requirements summary

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current RN license and at least one year of nursing experience. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications are required.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationCrisis De-escalationMedical Record MaintenanceBehavioral Health CareNursing Care PlansTherapeutic Rapport

Job description

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! **1 year RN experience required*
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

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.

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.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Temp rn - Pt $65

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