Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - Rockford Center : Job Details

ResponsibilitiesRegistered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral HealthContract Opportunity for $70 per hour!This opportunity is a 3-month contract and offers 12 hour shifts 7a-7:30p for day shift & night shift 7p-7:30a with rotating weekends.(A 2 WEEK ORIENTATION IS REQUIRED. MON-FRI 8:30A-5:00P)Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults.Position Summary:The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients as prescribed by the physician and is under the direction and supervision of the appropriate facility nursing leadership. The RN provides nursing care specific to the age population served. Nursing activities are limited to those in compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act and facility policies and procedures.Key Accountabilities/Duties:Conducts ongoing and individualized nursing care duties as assigned and as dictated by the patient's condition in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.When administering PRN medications, assess for confirmed med for PRN, documents need (rationale) and its effectiveness in the medical record.Reports change in patient physical, mental status or episodes of seclusion or restraint to nurse manager or supervisor during each shift.Ensures family and physician notification is completed and documented if a patient is transported to Emergency Room, Injured, Falls or is Placed in Seclusion or Restraints.Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.Performs treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate and timely fashion.Documents patient care, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.Documents PRN medications given, reason and effect.Initiates emergency measures according to age appropriate CPR and client resuscitation protocols.Participates in emergency crisis interventions according to age appropriate techniques.Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.Benefits for an PRN RN include:Competitive CompensationChamberlain University Partnership discountIn-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-PracticeOrientation (Could earn 20 CEUs)Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your careerHealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU coursesAbout Universal Health Services:One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020.QualificationsJob Requirements:Current license to practice nursing in DE (or eligible to receive or renew).New grads encouraged to apply! Excellent orientation and mentor program available!Current CPR certification.EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.NoticeAt UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr