PRN Registered Nurse (RN)

CenterPointe Hospital Columbia • Columbia, MO

10d • $38 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

CenterPointe Hospital Columbia is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide patient care at its 80-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Columbia, Missouri. The role supports adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and requires an interest in behavioral health nursing.

The RN assesses patients’ physical and behavioral health needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records, administers medications, and educates patients and families. The nurse provides care within applicable nursing practice standards and facility policies, monitors and documents patient status, communicates significant changes to physicians, and supports unit activities and therapeutic communication.

This is a PRN role offering flexible 4-, 8-, or 12-hour shifts. The posting lists pay of $38–$49 per hour plus shift differentials. New graduates are encouraged to apply; psychiatric training is provided at no cost.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by Missouri, or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience.
• CPR certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• De-escalation and restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous psychiatric, mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse nursing experience.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans specific to assessed needs.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care within the standards and scope of practice, state Nurse Practice Act regulations, and facility and corporate policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure verbally received physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed appropriately according to policy and procedure.
• Assess patients’ status on an ongoing basis and gather and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, medication-response concerns, 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 according to orders.
• Document controlled-substance medication administration 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 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $38–$49 per hour plus shift differentials.
• Flexible 4-, 8-, or 12-hour shifts.
• Employee appreciation program, including meals, kudos cards redeemable for gifts, Nurses Week recognition, holiday parties, and other staff appreciation.
• Employee discount program through PerkSpot, with discounts at over 30,000 merchants.
• 100% paid psychiatric training.
• Career advancement and cross-training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed