Temp Registered Nurse $55/hr

Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is hiring temporary Registered Nurses for its acute inpatient and outpatient treatment center serving adults and seniors with mental health disorders and addictions. The role is scheduled full time on the day shift and pays a flat rate of $55 per hour.

The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates patient care, assesses physical and behavioral health needs, develops nursing care plans, administers medications, maintains medical records, and educates patients and families. The nurse practices according to applicable state nursing regulations and facility and corporate policies, communicates with physicians and the treatment team, and supports patients through admission, treatment, and discharge.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• A current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment, or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience.
• CPR certification.
• De-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience.
• First aid, which may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and provide and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans tailored to assessed needs.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care within the standards and scope of practice established by the state Nurse Practice Act and applicable policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure verbally received physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed appropriately.
• Continuously assess patients’ status and gather and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, medication response changes, and related challenges.
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission and ensure plans address assessed needs.
• Use universal precautions when providing direct patient care.
• Administer medications accurately as ordered and document controlled-substance counts on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport and professional boundaries with patients, respect personal space, give patients direct attention, and maintain rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in inpatient treatment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed