Registered Nurse - PRN

Maple Heights Behavioral Health is a 120-bed inpatient hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, providing comprehensive treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors struggling with acute symptoms of a variety of mental health disorders. We are looking for individuals passionate about behavioral health with unparalleled growth opportunities in the industry.

About the role

This PRN opportunity offers flexible scheduling with day, night, and weekend shifts available. Must complete a full week of orientation. Rates range from $39 to $51 per hour, plus shift differentials up to $6.25.

Responsibilities

• 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 by state regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Assess patients’ status on an ongoing basis, gather pertinent information, and document findings.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status, such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, or changes in response to medications.
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission, ensuring they are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document controlled substance medication administration.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, and giving direct attention while 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 in patient treatment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience is 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.

Pay

$39–$51 per hour, plus shift differentials up to $6.25.

Schedule

PRN opportunity with day, night, and weekend shifts available.