Temporary Nursing Personnel / RN - Behavioral Health

Adelphi is seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide temporary nursing services at a facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The ideal candidate will provide onsite inpatient nursing care, including medication administration, treatment support, documentation, order transcription, and psychiatric/medical emergency response.

JOB QUICK FACTS

• Ref#: BD-1415-01

• Profession: Registered Nurse

• Specialty: Temporary Nursing Personnel / Behavioral Health Nursing

• Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

• Facility Type: Inpatient behavioral health setting

• Job Type: Contract

• Start Date: Anticipated October 1, pending award and assignment confirmation

• Schedule: Minimum of 32 hours and up to 40 hours per week

• Weekend Requirement: Minimum of one scheduled weekend per month

• Holiday Requirement: One major holiday from January–June and one major holiday from July–December

• Compensation : $35–$40/hr

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

• Active State of Alabama Registered Nurse license.

• Minimum of one year of verifiable nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.

• Current First Aid and CPR certification from a certified instructor, with written proof available.

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in professional nursing.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written orders and instructions in exact detail.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and charts.

• Must be available to report for assignment within 48 hours of request, as needed.

• Must be able to complete facility-specific orientation and ongoing training.

• Must complete license verification, background check, and drug screening.

• Must complete TB screening, flu vaccine verification/declination, and confidentiality requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide nursing care to inpatient behavioral health clients.

• Supervise, monitor, and assist in the delivery of patient care.

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and facility procedures.

• Assist with treatment implementation and patient care assignments.

• Complete chart documentation and maintain accurate patient records.

• Transcribe and follow provider orders as required.

• Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies according to facility procedures.

• Support patient care in designated observation areas and other assigned areas of the facility.

• Follow applicable nursing standards of care, Joint Commission, Medicare, and Medicaid standards.

• Participate in facility-specific orientation and ongoing training.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all facility policies and procedures.

• Wear required uniform and picture identification while on assignment.

• Maintain reliable attendance and work assigned shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Participate in performance review, quality assurance, and compliance activities as required.