Registered Nurse

Acadia Healthcare; Brooklyn Heights (TN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville is hiring Registered Nurses to join our inpatient psychiatric unit. We offer Full Time Night 7p-7a and Full Time Day 7a-7p schedules with a pay range of $34.00 to $47.08 per hour, dependent on experience.

The RN will assess, plan, and implement nursing care for adults aged 18-65 with behavioral health needs. Qualifications include an accredited nursing degree, current RN license, and at least 1 year of nursing experience, with CPR

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program (RN).
• Current RN license as required by state of employment.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required, first aid may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families.
• Follow nursing practice standards per state regulations and facility policies.
• Transcribe physicians’ orders accurately and monitor patient status.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient condition.
• Complete admission/discharge processes efficiently.
• Provide therapeutically appropriate communication with patients and staff.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

Education

RN license required

Job description

Overview

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring Registered Nurses!

Available Schedules:

Full Time Night 7p-7a

Full Time Day 7a-7p

Pay Range:

$34.00 to $47.08 per hour (dependent on years of experience)

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is Nashville's Leading behavioral health treatment center and is an inpatient psychiatric hospital that provides a full continuum of behavioral health treatment services for ages 18-65.

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) 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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