Behavioral Health Charge Nurse | 3 Weekends/Month

UHS; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Ada is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Charge Nurse to join the team in Ada, OK. The Charge RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate psychiatric nursing care in accordance with standards of practice, and will oversee nursing staff on a day shift with three weekends per month.

Mercy offers benefits including medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Active RN license.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
• One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
• C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
• Other unit specific certifications as required

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for psychiatric patients.
• Monitor and document patient progress, behaviors, and responses to interventions.
• Provide patient and family education to support understanding of treatment plans and recovery goals.
• Promote safety by implementing de-escalation strategies, crisis intervention, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Oversee nursing staff

Job description

Mercy Hospital Ada is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Charge Nurse to join the team in Ada, OK. The Charge RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate psychiatric nursing care in accordance with standards of practice, and will oversee nursing staff on a day shift with three weekends per month.

Mercy offers benefits including medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.