Job Description

RN – FT Temp (Days or Nights) | $55/hr | 12‑Hour Shifts

Lakeland Behavioral Health – Springfield, MO

Lakeland Behavioral Health is hiring Full‑Time Temp RNs for Days or Nights at $55/hr

This is a 13‑week temporary assignment with the opportunity to convert to a full‑time benefited role or PRN after completion.

About the Role

• Full‑time hours, 12‑hour shifts
• 13‑week temporary contract
• Option to transition to FT with benefits or PRN
• Work with children and adolescents in a structured behavioral health setting

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.

Benefits (If Converted to FT)

• Medical, dental, vision
• Prescription drug plan
• FSA/HSA options
• Short‑ & long‑term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance & financial wellness programs

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

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by Missouri or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse 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.

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