Psychiatric RN: Admissions & Care Coordination

Acadia Healthcare; Magee (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse to coordinate and provide nursing care in a behavioral health setting. You will assess physical and behavioral needs, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and ensure accurate documentation and liaison with physicians.

The role requires an RN license, graduation from an accredited program, at least one year of nursing experience (psychiatric/behavioral a plus), and CPR/de-escalation certification. First aid may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by the state.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral care a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required per state or facility.

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.
• Provide nursing care within standards defined by state and facility policies.
• Ensure orders are legible and transcribed correctly.
• Assess patient status and document changes.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Coordinate unit activities and communicate with staff and patients.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Education

RN license

Graduated from accredited nursing school

Job description

Acadia Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse to coordinate and provide nursing care in a behavioral health setting. You will assess physical and behavioral needs, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and ensure accurate documentation and liaison with physicians.

The role requires an RN license, graduation from an accredited program, at least one year of nursing experience (psychiatric/behavioral a plus), and CPR/de-escalation certification. First aid may be required.