Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health in Tuscaloosa, AL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Behavioral Health
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Agency: Adelphi Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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.