Registered Nurse PRN

Acadia Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facility

Meaningful work

Supportive culture

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

Rio Vista Behavioral Health, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse for 12-hour day/night shifts in El Paso, TX. You will provide compassionate care to adults and teens, coordinate treatment plans, and educate families as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates have an active Texas RN license, at least 1 year of nursing experience (psychiatric/behavioral health a plus), and CPR/de-escalation training.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license for Texas or eligibility to practice.
• 1 year of nursing experience; psychiatric experience preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and treatments.
• Document nursing actions and ensure adherence to policies.
• Administer medications and document controlled substances.
• Maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic rapport.
• Coordinate unit activities as directed and communicate with the treatment team.

Skills

RN License

Psychiatric Nursing

CPR Certification

De-escalation Techniques

Patient Education

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Tools

EMR/EHR Software

Job description

Overview

PRN RN (12-Hour Shifts) - Rio Vista Behavioral Health | El Paso, TX

Looking for a nursing role that's more than just a job? Join Rio Vista Behavioral Health, El Paso's premier mental health hospital, and help adults and teens on their journey to recovery.

PRN position requires availability to work days/nights/weekends

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Modern, state-of-the-art facility
• Meaningful work that changes lives
• Supportive, team-first culture
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Work alongside professionals who are passionate about mental health

Responsibilities

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.

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 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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