PRN Registered Nurse: Weekend Shifts in Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Heights Behavioral Health in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PRN weekend inpatient role serving adolescents, adults and seniors with mental health needs. An orientation Mon-Fri is required.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing care plans, documenting records, administering medications, and communicating with patients, families and staff. Indiana RN license and CPR/de-escalation certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Indiana, or eligible to practice.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance use experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available).
• First aid may be required per state/facility rules.

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 practice and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians' orders are transcribed accurately and followed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, and staff; coordinate unit activities.

Job description

Maple Heights Behavioral Health in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PRN weekend inpatient role serving adolescents, adults and seniors with mental health needs. An orientation Mon-Fri is required.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing care plans, documenting records, administering medications, and communicating with patients, families and staff. Indiana RN license and CPR/de-escalation certification are required.