Registered Nurse (RN) - $10,000 Sign On Bonus

McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, prescription drug plan

Flexible spending accounts

Vision

Dental

Disability coverage (short-term and/or

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers in Missouri is hiring for a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) to join our caring team. You will assess, plan, implement, and document patient care, including medical and behavioral health needs, while maintaining standards and collaborating with physicians and families.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement. Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for eligible full-time employees and a focus on work-life

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN or LPN license as required by the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral/substance abuse nursing a plus.
• CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required per state/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 conditions.
• Provide nursing care within nursing practice standards and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are transcribed accurately.
• Monitor patient status and document changes.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status or emergencies.
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans on admission.
• Demonstrate universal precautions in direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per orders.
• Document controlled substance counts as required.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport with patients and staff.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

De-escalation

Crisis intervention

Education

RN license

LPN license (MO)

CPR certification

Job description

Come join the McCallum Place Nurse team and make a difference every day!

Great pay, flexibility, advancement opportunities and work life balance – what a great combination for both of us. let’s look at your future with McCallum Place.

Available Shift

• FT Days or Nights
• Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus for eligible full time employees*

About Us

McCallum Place is a nationally acclaimed, comprehensive eating disorder treatment center for pre-adolescents, adolescents, adults, and athletes of all genders. With locations in St. Louis, Missouri, and Kansas City we are unique in that we offer on-site medical and psychiatric management and care combined with intensive individualized psychotherapy, making our center a center of excellence and great alternative to traditional hospital settings.

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.

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 or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 abuse 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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.