Charge Nurse - RN

Acadia Healthcare; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate with shift dif

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Brand new facility with safety tech

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Crestwyn Behavioral Health Hospital in the Memphis area is seeking a registered nurse to direct patient care, supervise staff on a shift, and promote safety and compassionate service. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to clinical guidelines in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

This opportunity requires an active RN license in Tennessee, CPR and de-escalation certification, and experience in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of the facility.
• CPR and de-escalation cert required.
• 6 months RN experience required; 1 year preferred.
• 1+ year experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a unit or work group for a specified shift.
• Provide direct patient care and coordinate other staff on daily activities.
• Schedule staff to ensure full coverage and effective service delivery.
• Lead, train, and supervise employees performing work.
• Coordinate services and maintain communication with other departments.
• Ensure quality assurance and uphold safety standards; document appropriately.

Skills

RN license

Patient safety

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Crestwyn Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 80-bed leading psychiatric inpatient treatment hospital in the Memphis, TN, area. Crestwyn provides leading inpatient psychiatric programs for individuals experiencing crisis from substance use disorder (SUD), mental health issues, or both. Our mental health center is at the forefront of effective evidence-based practices. Crestwyn offers a safe environment to help individuals regain control of their lives.

Safety is paramount at Crestwyn Behavioral Health! We prioritize the well-being of our patients and staff by implementing Personal Panic Alarm devices throughout all clinical and non-clinical areas. These devices ensure immediate assistance can be summoned whenever necessary.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available
• Strong benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Work in a brand new, state of the art facility outfitted with cutting edge technology and safety features
• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for directing care to patients, facilitating work flow, service as a clinical resource for staff, and for providing team leadership on a shift to shift basis. health/nursing services in a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Collaborate with others to ensure that all patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints. Recognizes that patient safety is a top priority.

Responsibilities

• Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety
• Oversee a unit or work group for a specified shift.
• Provide direct care for patients as well as monitor and coordinate other nurses and members of the staff on the daily medical or behavioral health care activities of the unit.
• Schedule staff to ensure full coverage at all times and to ensure effective application of services.
• Lead, guide and train employees performing work.
• Oversee and provide direct nursing evaluation, consultation and other related care to patients as required.
• Coordinate services and maintain communication with other departments or staff as required.
• Oversee quality assurance activities and compliance to operational standards, participate in program development, development or implementation of operating policy and procedure and promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices as requested.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, case managers, coworkers and others in an effective manner.
• Complete and maintain required documentation.

Other Functions:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• BSN preferred.
• Current registered nursing license in State of facility required
• One year experience as a registered nurse preferred
• 6 months of experience as a registered nurse required
• One or more years experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment (inpatient or outpatient) preferred.
• Some experience as a change RN preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current RN license within the state where facility is providing service.

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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