HOPEWELL STAFFING is a supplemental staffing company dedicated to setting a standard in our industry by providing quality candidates to meet the needs of all our clients. Our clients can look forward to having a top-notch staff that demonstrate a high level of professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.

HOPEWELL STAFFING is sourcing candidates for a REGISTERED NURSES in the RUSK, TX area.

Rusk State Hospital is in need of Registered Nurses.

We are requesting RNs for the following shifts: 6am - 2pm and 2pm – 10pm, weekends required. No more than 40 hours per week.

We would like to have RNs start immediately.

Minimum qualifications:

• Complete immunization record.

• American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification and Heimlich and the ability to perform these techniques correctly and safely according to the specifications of the American Heart Association.
• Ability to physically be trained on and conduct Treatment Intervention and Preventative Strategies (TIPS).
• RN: Must have a license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact as described in Art. 4528b of the Nurse Practice Act.
• LVN: Must be licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse by the state of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact .

RN JOB DESCRIPTION:

performs routine nursing work at the competent level in a State Mental Health Hospital. Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients' nursing care needs using specialized skills in (depending on the setting) psychiatric or medical-surgical nursing. Identifies nursing diagnoses or problem lists and formulates an initial plan of care based on assessment data. Serves as a team leader and provides clinical supervision to other nursing staff members including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) and Psychiatric Nursing Assistants (PNA) as necessary. Establishes unit routines and develops and maintains the therapeutic milieu. Observes patient behavior and status and reports to the physician, other team members and supervisor as appropriate. Carries out nursing interventions as identified in the multi-disciplinary recovery plan. Administers medications as ordered and maintains medication administration and controlled drug records according to facility policy. Serves as group leader for therapeutic patient groups or patient teaching activities as necessary or as requested.