TEMP Psych Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Details

• 13 week assignment with opportunity to convert to FT employee post contract The temp schedule is a Full Time schedule (3 x 12hr) Day or Night shift Rotating weekends PAY: $55/hr for FT Day schedule, $60/hr for FT Night shift TrustPoint located in Murfreesboro, TN is the leading Inpatient psych and physical rehab hospital in the area. TrustPoint is a state-of-the-art hospital that provides rehabilitation services, medical psychiatry, and inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. TrustPoint is in the heart of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, only 30 minutes from Nashville. With so many specialties and populations treated, nurses can build key skills to expand and grow their careers. Our Units: Adult Thought & Mood Disorders, Child, Adolescent, Geriatric, IDD, Physical Rehab & Medicine, ECT, PHP and more *Must have 1+ year of behavioral health experience
• Temporary employees may be eligible to convert to a regular full-time position if offered. Current Acadia Healthcare employees are not eligible for this temporary assignment.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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. AHRN #LI-TPH #LI-KB2