Registered Nurse

Acadia Healthcare; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus Day $7,500

Sign-on bonus Night $10,000

Job summary

Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital in Valdosta, GA is hiring Registered Nurses (RN) to support adolescent and adult patients in a psychiatric hospital setting. Shift options are 7a–7p or 7p–7a; full-time schedule.

The role offers competitive pay from $34.09 to $49.46 per hour, with sign-on bonuses of $7,500 for day shifts and $10,000 for night shifts. Benefits may apply.

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.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).

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 the standards of nursing practice and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed.
• Assess patient status and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport with patients and staff.
• Provide unit direction and coordinate activities as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and co-workers.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Medication administration

Therapeutic communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

RN license in state requirements

CPR certification

De-escalation and restraint certification

Job description

Overview

Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring Registered Nurses!

Shift: 7a-7p or 7p-7a

Schedule: Full Time

Sign On Bonus:

Full Time Day - $7,500

Full Time Night - $10,000

Pay Rate:

$34.09 to $49.46 per hour

(dependent on years of experience)

Greenleaf Behavioral Health, is a leading Psychiatric Hospital and Treatment Center that is seeking passionate Registered Nurses (RN) to work at our adolescent and adult facility in Valdosta, GA.

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.