Pediatric Psychiatric RN - Children & Adolescents

Acadia Healthcare; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in San Juan, PR is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate patient care, assess physical and behavioral health needs, and develop nursing plans. You will document medical records, educate patients and families, and ensure compliance with nursing practice standards.

The role requires a current RN license, graduated from an accredited nursing program, and relevant certifications in CPR, de-escalation, and restraint.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral health 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 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.
• 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

CPR Certification

De-escalation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RN License (active)

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in San Juan, PR is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate patient care, assess physical and behavioral health needs, and develop nursing plans. You will document medical records, educate patients and families, and ensure compliance with nursing practice standards.

The role requires a current RN license, graduated from an accredited nursing program, and relevant certifications in CPR, de-escalation, and restraint.