Psychiatric RN: Compassionate Care & Care Planning

Acadia Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse for Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. You will assess physical and behavioral health needs, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and ensure accurate documentation of care and medication administration.

Responsibilities include coordinating unit activities, adhering to nursing standards, and communicating professionally with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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 their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Professional boundaries

Education

RN licensure

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

Acadia Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse for Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. You will assess physical and behavioral health needs, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and ensure accurate documentation of care and medication administration.

Responsibilities include coordinating unit activities, adhering to nursing standards, and communicating professionally with patients and staff.