Conway Behavioral Health Temp RN - Acadia Healthcare Inc.

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    This is a Temporary assignment through corporate payroll. This is not an agency contract and we do not cover travel stipends or reimbursements for travel. This is for an 13 week contract FT Nights assignments in an Acute Care Psychiatric Hospital. $50 PER HOUR Opportunity to convert FT at the end of the duration.


    ABOUT US:


    Conway Behavioral Health Hospital near Little Rock, Arkansas treats adults and adolescents with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and co-occurring addiction.

    Our goal is to ensure Little Rock's North Metro community has access to world-class mental health treatment. Each patient receives comprehensive services in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.


    AVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS
    The temp schedule is a FT set schedule for night shifts (7:00p - 7:00a).


    TRAINING AND ORIENTATION
    All new-hire RNs will attend a 5-day hospital-wide orientation before spending two weeks in unit orientation with a preceptor.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE REGISTERED NURSE (RN):

    • Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, 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.
    • Ensure physician's orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
    • Ensure patient's status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented. Notify physician of significant changes in status
    • Nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs. Initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.

    EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

    • Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
    • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of Arkansas.
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