Psychiatric RN (Nights)

b Title:

Psychiatric RN (Nights)

Location:

Logansport IN 46947

Duration:

13 weeks

Interview Process:

Webcam

Pay Breakdown

Blended Pay $65.00/hr W2 (or) ($2438 / Week)
Hourly Pay Rate $32/hr (W-2 taxable)
Weekly Stipend $1246 (applies for 37.5 40 hours worked per week; anything below 37.5 hours will be prorated)
Overtime Pay $98/hr (W-2 taxable)

Note:

• Candidate will be required to be flexible with schedule to include weekend and holiday rotations. Must work 3 out of 6 weekends typically every other weekend.

• Candidate will be required to float to other units within their scope of practice.

• Night shift hours are 1830-0730 with a half hour lunch 12.5H day.

• Orientation Schedule: Week 1 - Monday from 12:50-4:30p (1/2 day); Tuesday to Friday 8a-4:30p; Week 2 - Monday to Friday 7:00a-3:30p; Week 3 - shadowing on unit 1830-0730 Candidate cannot miss any time during this 3 week orientation period

• Any scheduled time off requests (i.e. vacation personal day) need to be presented to the manager for approval at least 4 weeks in advance.

• In the event of illness or emergency requiring candidate to miss a scheduled shift candidate will contact the unit manager or nursing services at least 2 hours prior to scheduled shift.

• Candidate must be available for a 2/2/2026 start date.

• Engagement is for a 13-week period with a possibility of extending further.

• Teams interviews will be scheduled for Wed. 1/14 and Thurs. 1/15 between noon and 4pm EST.

Job Description

As the Nurse you will be responsible for directing and coordinating patient care and clinical supervision of support staff. You will assess patient health problems and needs develop and implement nursing care plans and maintain medical records.

A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Prioritize and organize the daily care of patients.

• Make patient care assignments and assist in developing treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff.

• Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of the patients physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge.

• Direct support staff to coordinate the workflow on the unit and communicate problems to unit supervisors.

• Administer medications and treatments according to facilitys policies and procedures.

• Develop and implement nursing care plans for nursing diagnosis or treatment plan changes.

• Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff.

• Completes required documentation of nursing notes transfer forms and other records.

• Educate patients and family members regarding medication procedures and treatment goals and objectives.

• Respond and intervene to emergency situations and agitated patients.

• Provide orientation and support to staff to the unit.

• Responsible for ensuring the proper safety and infection control standards are met for the unit.

What Were Looking For:
What Youll Need for Success:

• This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.

• License to practice nursing in the State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse.

• Must hold and maintain a CPR certification.

• Must stay current with behavioral intervention training.

• Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn other programs used in maintaining electronic medical records.

• Good interpersonal skills good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.

• Ability to use MS Office applications and electronic patient records.

• Ability to serve as a patient advocate.

• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.

• Additional knowledge and/or ability may be required based on the population the facility serves such as: children adolescents geriatrics etc.
  

Responsibility:
Supervision is based on standard medical orders from the physician. However this position is legally
responsible for his/her nursing actions. You will receive limited supervision and work is reviewed for general adequacy in judgment and conformance with policy.

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