Temp RN $60/hr

Acadia•Belton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Crest Hospital and Residential Treatment Center is hiring Temp Registered Nurses for a 13-week contract. This is a full-time position with shifts available for days or nights (7-7). There is an opportunity for the contract to convert to permanent full-time employment. The role involves providing and coordinating patient care, developing nursing care plans, maintaining medical records, and educating patients and their families on health conditions. Nurses will adhere to state Nurse Practice Act regulations and facility policies, ensure physician orders are transcribed correctly, and continuously assess patient status. They will notify physicians of significant changes in patient condition, complete treatment plans, utilize universal precautions, administer medications accurately, document controlled substance administration, and efficiently process admissions and discharges. The position requires maintaining therapeutic rapport with patients, providing direction as needed, and communicating professionally with all stakeholders.

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
CPR certification required
De-escalation and restraint certification required

Nice To Haves

Previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
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.