Registered Nurse - Part-Time

Acadia Healthcare; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Youth Care in Draper, UT seeks a part-time Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate care for patients with mental health needs. Responsibilities include developing nursing plans, maintaining records, and educating patients and families.

Requirements include an accredited nursing program completion, an active RN license in Utah, and CPR/behavioral health certification; one year of nursing experience with psychiatric exposure is preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by Utah state.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance use experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training offered).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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.
• Administer medications per orders and document controlled substances.
• Communicate with patients, families, and staff to ensure safe, effective care.
• Coordinate unit activities and maintain professional boundaries.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid knowledge

Education

Accredited school of nursing

Job description

Youth Care is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse. As the industry leader in providing mental health services to young people and their families for the last three decades, Youth Care’s solid strength gives unparalleled support to all employees. We offer a competitive salary and great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k plans. This combined with the opportunity to work with top industry professionals in a comprehensive network of companies makes Youth Care the perfect place to gain valuable experience in a behavioral health setting.

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.

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 use 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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