PRN Registered Nurse (RN)

American Health Communities; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care in Clarksville, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse to support a multi-disciplinary team in a psychiatric hospital setting. The RN will manage patient care from admission through discharge and execute physician orders while updating plans and documentation.

Responsibilities include group and individual therapy/education, as well as interventions that may involve restraints. Family education on medications and conditions is required. Flex hours may apply.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical nursing experience preferably in geriatrics and/or mental health.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a registered nursing degree.
• RN licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and caring for patients from admission to discharge
• Carrying out physician’s orders, completing clinical assessments, initiating and updating treatment plans
• Providing group and individual therapy/education to patients
• Providing treatment and interventions that may require restraints or seclusion
• Educating family members regarding medication administration and side effects, patient disorder characteristics, disease prevention and basic coping skills

Skills

Clinical nursing

Geriatrics & MH care

Education

Associates or better

Bachelors or better

Job description

Unity Psychiatric Care
Clarksville, TN 37040, USA

Description

About Unity Psychiatric Care

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville and Bridgeport, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com .

POSITION SUMMARY

As a registered nurse (RN) at Unity Psychiatric Care, you will enjoy a workplace that makes the most of your skills and experience, while rewarding you with a generous compensation package and a chance to advance in your career.

Your skills and experience will help our multi-disciplinary teams manage the hospital’s day-to-day operations to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. Typical responsibilities include:

• Evaluating and caring for patients from admission to discharge
• Carrying out physician’s orders, completing clinical assessments, initiating and updating treatment plans
• Providing group and individual therapy/education to patients
• Providing treatment and interventions that may require restraints or seclusion
• Educating family members regarding medication administration and side effects, patient disorder characteristics, disease prevention and basic coping skills

WORK EXPERIENCE, CREDENTIALS AND EDUCATION

• One year of clinical nursing experience preferably in geriatrics and/or mental health
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a registered nursing degree

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
• Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

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