PRN Registered Nurse (RN)Behavioral Health

Essential Functions

• Assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies
• Oversee and supervise the shift
• Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc.
• Oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team
• Monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician
• RN will follow hospital policy for medication administration
• RN will consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients
• Deliver quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies
• Assists/performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients

Additional Information

• Reports to: Nurse manager or Chief Nursing Officer
• FLSA- none exempt
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred
• Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more
• Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Professional development: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Employee well-being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)

What We're Looking For

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required
• Current Registered Nurse license as required by state regulations in which the facility operates
• 1-year experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred
• CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact
• De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact