Registered Nurse

Acadia Healthcare

$70K — $98K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as per state requirements.
  • Minimum of one year nursing experience, preferably in psychiatric or behavioral care.
  • Certification in CPR and de-escalation/restraint (available upon hire).
  • First aid certification may be required based on local/state regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care by assessing health needs.
  • Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
  • Educate patients and families about health conditions and treatment.
  • Maintain accurate medical documentation in line with policies and regulations.
  • Monitor and report significant changes in patient health status.
  • Administer medications accurately as prescribed and keep track of controlled substances.
  • Establish therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.

Benefits

  • Flexible shift options for day and night schedules.
  • Compensation includes night shift differential pay.
  • Supportive environment with training available for CPR and de-escalation.
  • Opportunities to engage in specialized mental health care.
Full Job Description
Overview

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring Registered Nurses!

Available Schedules:

Full Time Night 7p-7a

Full Time Day 7a-7p

Pay Range:

$34.00 to $47.08 per hour (dependent on years of experience)

Night Shift Differential:

Week Night - $6 per hour

Weekend Night - $14 per hour

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) 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

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment 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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