Registered Nurse (RN) (PT) SIGN-ON BONUS

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members following the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.

Responsibilities

• Document patient information and nursing care in the provision of nursing services.
• Document and reassess any significant changes in patient condition in compliance with facility policy.
• Verify the accuracy of patient records.
• Intervention is based on knowledge of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures and the care plan.
• Provide education to patients and families based on their identified needs and limitations, such as communication, interpersonal, and social skills, as well as basic principles of physical health.
• Document the nursing interventions on the treatment plan and the patient's response to the intervention.
• Utilize appropriate interventions in psychiatric and medical emergencies.
• Act as the patient's advocate and ensure patient rights are upheld.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility is preferred.
• Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Georgia State Board of Nursing.
• CPR/First Aid and CPI Trained and certified.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility is preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice by the Georgia State Board of Nursing.
• CPR/First Aid and CPI Trained and certified.

Skills

• Knowledge of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures.
• Ability to document patient information and nursing care accurately.
• Ability to assess and respond to significant changes in patient conditions.
• Ability to provide education to patients and families effectively.
• Ability to document nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Ability to intervene appropriately in psychiatric and medical emergencies.
• Ability to act as a patient's advocate and uphold patient rights.

Benefits

• Discounted medical insurance up to family coverage.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Cafeteria on site.
• Employee engagement events.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee recognition program.
• Free parking.

Pay

The expected compensation range is between $31.50 and $40.00/hour, plus a $3,000.00 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

This is a part-time, non-exempt role.