Psych Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Mission Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Education support and tuition assistance

401(k) plan with a match

Job summary

Mission Health is seeking a Psych ED Registered Nurse at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. The RN will coordinate and deliver high-quality patient-centered care, ensuring adherence to nursing models and advocating for patients and families.

Qualified candidates will have a strong background in emergency care and be required to obtain several certifications within specified time frames. Mission Hospital offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• At least 1 year RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Assess patient pain and promote effective pain management.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and needs.
• Teach patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans.

Skills

Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course

NIH Stroke Scale

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Trauma Nursing Core Course

Registered Nurse credential

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Cardiac Life Support

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

1 year RN experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Work Experience

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Psych ED Registered Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Mission Hospital, which is part of the nation’s leading provider of health services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow‑up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non‑medicinal follow‑up measures such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self‑management.

Qualifications

• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
• NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
• (RN) Registered Nurse credential.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or Bachelor’s Degree, or Work Experience in lieu of Degree must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• At least 1 year RN experience required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet designated hospital for nursing excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.