Registered Nurse Part time

Acadia Healthcare Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients every day. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, in a supportive environment. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care, developing nursing care plans, and ensuring the well-being of patients. With a competitive salary range and a generous sign-on bonus, this position is ideal for passionate individuals looking to make a lasting impact in mental health care. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement and unique perks designed to support your well-being.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000

Employee Assistance Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Vision and Dental Coverage

MA Student Loan Repayment Eligible

Discount Program for Employees

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Safety Programs with Personal Panic Alarms

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school and possess RN license.
• One year of nursing experience, preferably in psychiatric or mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans and maintain medical records.
• Communicate therapeutically with patients and coordinate unit activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Care Plans

Medical Record Maintenance

Medication Administration

Therapeutic Communication

Education

Registered Nurse License

Graduation from Accredited Nursing School

CPR Certification

Job description

Come join the Southcoast Behavioral Healthteam and Make A Difference every day!

Work Schedule: FULL TIME, PART TIME OR PRN. 8 hour or 12 hour shifts

Populations: Child/Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric

Rates between $39.00 - $51.00 (depending on experience and education)

Southcoast is a premier mental health treatment center serving Dartmouth, Massachusetts and we are seeking passionate Registered Nurses to work at our facility in Dartmouth, MA.

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Some Of Our Unique Benefits Offered Include:

• MA Student Loan Repayment Eligible!
• Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for full-time RN's!
• NEW Competitive Shift Differentials effective August 2024!
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3k per benefit year (FT or PT benefits eligible employees - at least 30 hours per week)
• PerkSpot! Our employee discount program for over 30,000 merchants.
• Helping to make changes in people’s lives that will last a lifetime!
• Safety is a top priority at Southcoast Behavioral! We prioritize the safety of both our patients and staff, employing Personal Panic Alarm devices across all clinical and non-clinical areas to promptly summon assistance

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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