Behavioral Health Registered Nurse – Dayshift Leader

Creekside Behavioral Health; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, Tennessee, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the dayshift to provide direct, compassionate nursing care to patients. You will supervise care provided by LPNs and CNAs, develop and evaluate patient plans, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from an approved nursing program, RN licensure, and CPR/de-escalation certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN licensure in state or compact state.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs and develops nursing care plans.
• Documents patient status, care plans, and ongoing changes for inter-disciplinary team review.
• Administers medications as ordered, monitors effects, and ensures safe medication practices.

Skills

CPR

De-escalation

First aid

Education

RN licensure

RN education (nursing program)

CPR certification

Job description

Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, Tennessee, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the dayshift to provide direct, compassionate nursing care to patients. You will supervise care provided by LPNs and CNAs, develop and evaluate patient plans, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from an approved nursing program, RN licensure, and CPR/de-escalation certification.