Registered Nurse

Acadia Healthcare; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Night shift differential

Job summary

Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment in Texas is actively hiring Registered Nurses for Full Time Day (7a-7p) and Full Time Night (7p-7a) shifts. A sign-on bonus is offered (FT Day $5,000; FT Night $7,500). Pay range is $35-$42 per hour, with a night differential of $5 per hour.

We treat children to older adults with mental health or chemical dependency needs and provide multiple levels of care. Must have RN license, nursing degree, CPR, and related certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral health experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation training required.
• First aid may be required.

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 health conditions.
• Provide nursing care within standards of nursing practice and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are transcribed accurately.
• Assess patient status and document changes.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport and professional boundaries.
• Coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients and staff.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

De-escalation

Therapeutic communication

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment is hiring Registered Nurses!

Available Schedules:

Full Time Day (7a-7p)

Full Time Night (7p-7a)

Sign On Bonus

FT Day - $5,000

FT Night - $7,500

Pay Range: $35 - $42 per hour (depending on years of experience)

Night Shift Differential:$5 per hour

At Cedar Crest Hospital, we are proud to offer treatment across the age spectrum and treatment level. We treat children, teens, adults, and older adults who are facing major mental health concerns or chemical dependency at many levels of care.

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• 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 abuse 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.

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