Night Shift RN — Youth Behavioral Health Care

Acadia Healthcare; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Youth Care is hiring a full-time RN for Night shift (7a-7p) to provide and coordinate care for youth with behavioral health needs in Utah. The role requires an active RN license, at least one year of nursing experience, with a preference for psychiatric/behavioral experience, CPR/de-escalation certification, and the ability to document and communicate effectively.

The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan.

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 or be eligible to practice nursing.
• 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 and offered by facility).
• 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 their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Documentation

Behavioral health

Therapeutic communication

Education

RN License

Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Youth Care is hiring a full-time RN for Night shift (7a-7p) to provide and coordinate care for youth with behavioral health needs in Utah. The role requires an active RN license, at least one year of nursing experience, with a preference for psychiatric/behavioral experience, CPR/de-escalation certification, and the ability to document and communicate effectively.

The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan.