Inpatient Psychiatric RN: Impactful Patient-Centered Care

Acadia Healthcare; Magee (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Magee, Mississippi seeks a Registered Nurse to facilitate admissions, perform clinical intake assessments and support utilization review for appropriate care levels.

You will assess physical and behavioral health needs, develop care plans, educate patients and families, document care, and coordinate with physicians and the treatment team. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; first aid may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Provide nursing care within standards of nursing practice and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed correctly.
• Assess patient status and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status or emergencies.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Coordinate unit activities and communicate with patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Psychiatric/behavioral health nursing

First aid knowledge

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

RN license

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Magee, Mississippi seeks a Registered Nurse to facilitate admissions, perform clinical intake assessments and support utilization review for appropriate care levels.

You will assess physical and behavioral health needs, develop care plans, educate patients and families, document care, and coordinate with physicians and the treatment team. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; first aid may be required.