Registered Nurse - RN Sign On
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems · Lafayette, LA · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$30.25–$46.43/hrFull-time
About the role
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide and coordinate care for individuals with behavioral health needs. This position offers competitive salary, excellent training, and professional growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' physical and behavioral health needs.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families.
- Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice.
- Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed appropriately.
- Accurately administer medications and document accurate counts of controlled substances.
- Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately.
- Communicate with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
- Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Coordinate activities of the unit as directed.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment.
- One year of nursing experience, preferably in psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse settings.
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Well-being programs such as employee assistance programs, financial support, and tuition reimbursement.
Pay
$30.25 - $46.43 (depending on years of experience)
Schedule
Days and Nights shifts available.