Psychiatric Nurse

CHI; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 49,593 - 71,910; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$6,000 Sign on bonus

Job summary

CHI in Kearney, Nebraska is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality, compassionate care. In this pivotal role, you will make critical assessments, implement patient care plans, and work within an interdisciplinary team.

Applicants must possess an RN qualification from an accredited nursing program and be CPR certified. A competitive pay range of $36.00 - $52.20 per hour is offered, along with a $6,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an RN nursing program, upon hire.
• Must be a Registered Nurse in NE, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, comprehensive care to patients.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for optimal outcomes.
• Document all phases of the nursing process.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient-first mindset

Education

Graduate of an RN nursing program

Job description

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well‑being and recovery.

$6,000 Sign on bonus

Job Summary And Responsibilities

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient‑first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast‑paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

• Follow the nursing process which includes assess, plan, implement, and evaluate. The nursing process is an ongoing process that can end at any stage.
• Assessment – Demonstrates a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze the following healthcare consumer data including psychological, physiological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic and lifestyle factors.
• Plan – Sets measurable and achievable short and long‑term goals according to standards of care based on the assessment by the nurse in collaboration with the healthcare consumer and multidisciplinary team.
• Implement – Implements and/or modifies the plan of care using assessment data, clinical reasoning based upon standards of care and evidence‑based practice. This includes care coordination, education and discharge planning. The nurse is accountable for the care directly, indirectly or through delegation. Professional and legal standards for delegation must be followed.
• Evaluate – Uses a systematic ongoing process to evaluate progress toward identified healthcare consumer goals. Revision of plan of care when needed involving the healthcare consumer and the multidisciplinary team.
• Documents all phases of the nursing process in the healthcare consumer’s record.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an RN nursing program, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: NE, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268‑bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long‑distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open‑heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free‑standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

Pay Range

$36.00 - $52.20 /hour