RN Psychiatric Nurse
LewisGale Regional Health System · Salem, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$31.7–$47.54/hrFull-time
Pay
Hourly wage estimate: $31.70 – $47.54 per hour. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range. Currently offering a sign‑on bonus up to $10,000.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered care in accordance with departmental requirements, state scope of practice, and specialty standards. Working with medical providers and the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and models the organization’s vision, mission, and values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes in status.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
- Document care administration in the patient medical record promptly and thoroughly.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating needs and resolving them proactively.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic treatment plan that promotes recovery.
- Serve as the interface between healthcare providers and community support systems to coordinate ongoing care for specialized patient groups.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification obtained within 60 days of employment start date.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or BCLS Instructor certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- No travel required.
- No prior experience required.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
- Well‑being support including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial‑wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student‑loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family‑building benefits, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity‑theft protection, and consumer discounts.