Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

About the role

This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies
• Oversee and supervise the shift
• Demonstrate 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Skills

• Specialized plan-of-care intervention
• Patient-care innovation
• Effective communication
• Empathy and respect

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.

Financial & Career Growth: 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).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

$Shift differential

Schedule

Night shift (7p-7a)