Temporary RN Contract

Responsibilities A Center for Positive Change Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents provides mental health services to males and females ages 8 to 18.

Located in the greater Columbus, Indiana area, our 56-bed facility provides support to each child and teen that walks through the doors.

We work with the resident, family and community partners to promote a smooth transition back into the home or, if necessary, an additional appropriate level of care.

The trained professionals at our center provide safe and individualized treatment goals for each patient. Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) increases the development of behavioral skills that can help patients build relationships, manage emotions and cope more effectively with various life problems.

In addition, our residential treatment program offers a balance of therapy, education and fun activities in a safe, structured setting.

We focus on the needs and safety of our patients with 24-hour licensed staff supervision, which includes registered nurses.

The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance), a public-private partnership, has partnered with Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents, to strengthen the country’s clinical capacity to provide innovative suicide prevention and care.

The partnership significantly advances one of the central priorities of the Action Alliance to transform health systems and reduce suicides and marks Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents’ commitment to be at the leading edge of the transformation.

The Registered Nurse delivers, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with treatment team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.

The Registered Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Non-exempt position. Increased rate of pay during contract!! This is a Temporary 3-6 month assignment. The hours are 9p-9 : 30a position.

After completion of this assignment, there may be the opportunity to become a permanent employee. Qualifications Education : Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required;

Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience : A minimum of two years experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.

Licensure : Currently licensed to practice by the Indiana State Board of Nursing. Additional Requirements : CPR certification and successful completion of HWC within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting in a seclusion / restraint intervention May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Hours of Work : 9 : 00 a.m. to 9 : 30 p.m.; 9 : 00 p.m. to 9 : 30a; other times as indicated by immediate supervisor. Due to our licensure and the age of the clientel we serve, there is an age requirement of 21 years.