RN FT Sign on Up to $15k

About the Role

East Tennessee Behavioral Health, Knoxville's newest behavioral health provider, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team. We provide a full continuum of behavioral health treatment services for adults and seniors, delivering compassionate, personalized care.

Pay

• Up to $43/hr (new updated rates)
• $6/hr night differential
• $8/hr weekend night differential
• Sign-on bonus: $7,500 for full-time days, $15,000 for full-time nights
• $1,000 RN referral bonus for employees

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• 12-hour shifts for days and nights with rotating weekends
• Flexible schedules

Responsibilities

• 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 by state regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Assess patients’ status on an ongoing basis and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status, such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, or changes in response to medications.
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission, ensuring they are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document controlled substance medication administration.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, and giving direct attention.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved in patient treatment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Vision and dental coverage.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programs and financial support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Well-being programs.
• Career growth potential.