Behavioral Health RN
Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Location: Fort Madison, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care and support for behavioral health patients during an Epic EMR system go-live.
• Work at multiple campuses based on staffing needs.
• Deliver care to patients and assist in monitoring, observing, and reporting reactions to treatments and behavioral changes.
• Participate in the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Patient populations include Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, Psychiatric, Substance Abuse, and Detoxification.
• Occasional on-call duties during low census periods; must be able to respond and arrive on-site within one hour if called.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience.
• Behavioral Health nursing experience within the last year.
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records system.
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records system.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Professional license verification within 30 days of start.
• Drug screen (9-panel, excluding THC) within 30 days of start.
• Skills checklist completed within the last 12 months.
• COVID-19 vaccine or declination accepted.
• Immunizations or positive titers for MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap.
• Negative TB test within the past year or appropriate documentation if history of positive test.
• Fit test for approved respirators completed prior to start.
• Health statement from a physician within the last 12 months.
• Background check including SS trace and county search for the last 7 years within 30 days of start.
• Adult and Child Abuse clearance as required by state.
• Other professional and personal health documentation as required for onboarding.

Additional Information

• Must have a current driver's license or state ID valid throughout the assignment.
• Must complete pre-orientation computer-based learning acknowledgment.
• Two professional references required, including one from a supervisor.
• Resume or professional profile submission required.
• May be required to complete OSHA questionnaire and other facility-specific compliance forms.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic behavioral health environment supporting multiple patient populations during a critical EMR transition period.