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Temporary
professional certificate
Posted 5d ago
Apply by Aug 7
~36 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse will coordinate patient care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs and implementing nursing care plans. They are responsible for administering medications, documenting patient status, and communicating effectively with the medical team and families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse license and have at least one year of nursing experience, with preference for behavioral or psychiatric backgrounds. Certification in CPR and de-escalation techniques is required, along with graduation from an accredited nursing school.
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RN – FT Temp (Days or Nights) | $60/hr | 12‑Hour Shifts
Lakeland Behavioral Health – Springfield, MO.
This is a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment with a fixed rate of $60 per hour and is not benefits-eligible. This is a direct temporary opportunity (not an agency contract), and travel stipends or travel reimbursements are not provided. Candidates must have at least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for days or nights. 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.
About Lakeland Behavioral Health
Lakeland is Missouri’s leading psychiatric hospital and treatment center, serving children and adolescents in a 208‑bed facility. We offer comprehensive training, strong leadership, and a supportive environment designed to help you grow and succeed.
If you’re looking for a high‑impact nursing role with excellent pay and the potential for long‑term growth, Lakeland Behavioral Health would love to connect.
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.
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With two convenient locations in Springfield, Missouri, Lakeland Behavioral Health System is a leading provider of mental and behavioral health services for adolescents and senior adults. The offerings available at this pioneering center are delivered with a commitment to improving the lives of all who come for care, as each young person and adult of advanced age are treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and compassion.
Research-based treatment methods are woven into every option for care, which include the following life-changing programs:
• Adolescent acute inpatient care
• Adolescent residential treatment
• Senior adult inpatient services via the HOPE Program
• Dual diagnosis programming
Furthermore, this center also provides invaluable educational services that incorporate therapeutic supports for youth in kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Lakeland Regional School has earned national recognition and can help young people make great strides in their academic pursuits.
Lastly, among the mental and behavioral health concerns that individuals can receive care for at Lakeland Behavioral Health System include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Aggression
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Dementia
• Alzheimer's disease
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Self-harm
• Schizophrenia
• Schizoaffective disorder
For more information about Lakeland Behavioral Health System, call (877) 783-3693 or visit www.lakelandbehavioralhealth.com.
Offices: 440 S. Market Ave., Springfield, MO 65806, US
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