Part-Time Behavioral Health RN for Youth

Acadia Healthcare; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Youth Care in Draper, UT is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate care for youth with mental health needs. You will assess physical and behavioral health, develop care plans, and educate patients and families.

The role requires RN licensure, CPR and de-escalation training; one year of nursing experience, preferably in psychiatric settings. We offer competitive salary and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k.

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 as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Explain initial nursing treatment plans completed upon admission and ensure plans are specific to assessed needs.

Skills

Psychiatric experience

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

RN license in state of employment

CPR certification

De-escalation and restraint certification

Job description

Youth Care in Draper, UT is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate care for youth with mental health needs. You will assess physical and behavioral health, develop care plans, and educate patients and families.

The role requires RN licensure, CPR and de-escalation training; one year of nursing experience, preferably in psychiatric settings. We offer competitive salary and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k.