Behavioral Health House Nurse Coordinator
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Behavioral Health House Nurse Coordinator (Travel RN Psych)

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum 2+ years of current experience as House Nurse Coordinator or House Supervisor in an acute Behavioral Health/Psychiatric setting.
• Must be able to care for adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
• Patient ratio: 1:5.
• Schedule: 36 hours worked / 48 hours off over a two-week pay period.
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly.
• RN must reside within 100 miles of the facility to be considered.
• Assignment confirmation must be submitted within 24 hours of accepting the offer.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
• Valid nursing license (Kentucky or compact license valid for Kentucky)
• Nursys verification within 30 days of start

Required Health & Compliance

• Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer prior to start.
• Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination.
• Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer.
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (declinations accepted).
• Annual physical or health statement signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP within 1 year prior to start, stating clear to work without restrictions.
• TB Quantiferon blood test within 1 year prior to start.
• Influenza vaccine (seasonal, October-March) or approved exemption required.
• Drug screen completed within 30 days of start (includes multiple substances, marijuana/THC excluded).
• Background check within 30 days prior to start, including criminal, employment, and education verifications.
• Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification (Kentucky).
• Social Security trace and various federal/state exclusion screenings as required.

Required Professional Documentation

• Signed and dated specialty job description.
• ARH submission packet including minimum 2+ years experience documentation.
• Two professional references required: one charge nurse or higher, one supervisor reference within the last year.
• Assignment confirmation form submitted within 24 hours of acceptance.
• Completion of ARH skills checklist, competency exam, and core competencies annually.
• Compliance with HIPAA, patient rights, safety orientation, bloodborne pathogens, fire safety, infection control, elder abuse and neglect, age-specific care, cultural diversity, and advance directives training.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years in Behavioral Health/Psychiatric nursing as House Nurse Coordinator or Supervisor.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must not be submitted to more than one job at a time.
• Start date on job is the start date needed.
• All credentials and compliance documents must be current and uploaded as required.

This position is ideal for experienced Behavioral Health RNs with leadership experience in acute psych settings seeking a travel assignment in Kentucky.