Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Right Hire Consulting LLC; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Hire Consulting LLC seeks a Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health to join our clinical team in Georgia. You will plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care for patients on the behavioral health unit under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and Nursing Unit Director.

You will collaborate with other shifts, maintain safety, and participate in ongoing education to support patient-centered, goal-directed care in a demanding environment. RN licensure in GA required.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking and decisive judgment to act with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Experience in behavioral health settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit under supervision.
• Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care per patient care philosophy.
• Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care via the nursing process.
• Relate with other shifts for continuity of care and participate in education.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS certification

Handle with Care/CPI

ACLS (preferred)

Job description

About the job Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

We know that our nurses deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop.

Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director, perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department. Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy. Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• X associate's degree in nursing - Required
• X bachelor's degree in nursing - Preferred

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

• X Basic Life Support (BLS)
• X Handle with Care Certification or CPI within 90 days of hire preferred
• X ACLS-preferred

Licenses:

Valid licensure in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or multi state/compact RN license

1.5 years of psychiatric/behavioral health, bedside experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Experience in a behavioral health facility is preferred.