Registered Nurse - $10K Sign On

Lakeland Behavioral Health System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Prescription drug plan

Dental and Vision plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lakeland Behavioral Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse in Springfield, MO to provide comprehensive psychiatric care for children and adolescents. The role includes 12-hour shifts (days or nights) or 8-hour evenings, with shift differentials available.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered along with robust benefits and ongoing training. Required is graduation from an accredited nursing program and an MO RN license (or eligibility).

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license for Missouri or eligibility to practice nursing.

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 defined by state regulations and facility policies.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately and monitor patient status.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport with patients and staff.
• Coordinate unit activities and communicate professionally with stakeholders.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Communication

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse – $10,000 Sign On Bonus at Lakeland Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO

12 Hour Shifts available for Days or Nights or 8 Hour shifts for Evenings

Shift Differentials up to $8.75/hr

About Us

Lakeland Behavioral Health, Missouri’s Leading Psychiatric Hospital and Treatment Center is seeking passionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to work at our children and adolescent facility in Springfield, MO. Lakeland is a 208-bed facility that offers comprehensive training, dynamic leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.

Employee Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical plan
• Prescription drug plan
• Dental and Vision plan
• Flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with company match
• Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support and much more.

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.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by Missouri 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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