Registered Nurse - PRN

Acadia Healthcare; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Maple Heights Behavioral Health in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PRN opportunity to provide and coordinate care for patients with physical and behavioral health needs.

The role requires an RN license, 1 year of nursing experience (psychiatric/behavioral or substance use preferred), and CPR/de-escalation certification. Orientation week is required with days/nights/weekends available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance use preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/ restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required by state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Administer medications per orders and document controlled substances.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately.
• Display therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Coordinate unit activities and communicate with staff.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Family education

Therapeutic communication

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - as needed (PRN) opportunity at Maple Heights Behavioral Health

Days/Nights/Weekends Available - Must complete a full week of orientation

Maple Heights Behavioral Health is a 120-bed inpatient hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that will provide comprehensive treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors who are struggling with acute symptoms of a variety of mental health disorders.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

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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