Registered Nurse PRN (RN)

Acadia Healthcare; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus $7.5k for FT Days RN's

Sign on Bonus $15k for FT Nights RN's

Pay: UP TO $43/hr

$6/hr Night Differential & $8/hr Weeke

RN Referral Bonus $1,000

Flexible Schedules (12-hour shifts)

Job summary

East Tennessee Behavioral Health in Knoxville is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for PRN Days and Nights with rotating weekends. NEW UPDATED RATES UP TO $43 per hour, 12-hour shifts, and sign-on bonuses for FT Days and FT Nights.

Join a growing behavioral health hospital dedicated to compassionate, personalized care for adults and seniors. RN staff enjoy competitive benefits, night differential, and referral bonuses as part of a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license for the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral health experience is a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients' physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans and document appropriately.
• Administer medications and ensure accurate documentation of controlled substances.
• Maintain patient records and educate families about conditions and care.
• Communicate with physicians and other team members to address changes in status.

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

CPR & de-escalation

Patient care coordination

Documentation accuracy

Education

RN license

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Medication administration

Job description

Overview

East Tennessee Behavioral Health is searching for RN's for PRN Days and Nights!

NEW UPDATED RATES UP TO $43 Per Hour

East Tennessee Behavioral Health is growing!!

Knoxville's newest behavioral health provider is seeking experienced RNs to join our team of professionals. As Knoxville's newest behavioral health hospital, we provide a full continuum of behavioral health treatment services for adults and seniors. Our goal is to deliver compassionate, personalized care to those who turn to us in their time of need.

Registered Nurse Benefits:

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.

• Sign on Bonus $7.5k for FT Days RN's
• Sign on Bonus $15k for FT Nights RN's
• Pay: **NEW UPDATED RATES** UP TO $43/hr
• $6/hr Night Differential & $8/hr Weekend Night Differential
• $1,000 RN Referral Bonus For Employees
• Flexible Schedules (12-hour shifts)
• Career Growth Potential

Available Shifts and Hours

We have full-time and part-time staff RN positions available for Days and Nights with rotating weekends. We offer 12-hour shift schedules!

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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