Behavioral Heath Registered Nurse

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (Psych Acute) to provide care for patients with mental health and substance use disorders. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, conducting assessments, administering medications, and educating patients and families to support recovery and safe discharge.

The ideal candidate holds a current RN license, BLS certification, and knowledge of behavioral health

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
• Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
• Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

• Gauges the behavioral health patients’ psychiatric state in collaboration with the care team.
• Demonstrates de-escalation skills and maintains patient safety during restraint or seclusion events.
• Prepares the patient and family for a safe discharge and continuity of care.
• Conducts initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of physical, emotional, and mental health.
• Monitors vital signs, intake/output and other clinical indicators.
• Safely administers prescribed medications and monitors for adverse effects.
• Acts as liaison between patients, families and the healthcare team to meet needs.

Skills

De-escalation skills

Patient safety

Communication

Discharge planning

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Job description

Bonus Amount

20000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Psych Acute

Shift’s Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 7:00PM - 7:00AM ($4 - $8 shift differential)

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL

A Behavioral Health Registered Nurse, also known as a Psychiatric-Mental Health RN or Geri Psych RN, provides care and support to individuals with mental health disorders and substance use disorders. They work with patients, families, groups, and communities to assess mental health needs, develop individualized plans of care, and promote well-being.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Gauges the behavioral health patients’ psychiatric state, collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to support each patients’ care plan,
• Has strong de-escalation skills, maintains patient safety during restraint, hold or seclusion events, conducts education.
• Helps prepare the patient and family for a safe discharge and therapeutic continuum of care.
• Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
• Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
• Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
• Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
• Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
• Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans
• Epic computer charting

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
• Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
• Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf