Registered Nurse (RN) - $15k Bonus

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our care team. Shifts include days (7:00am–7:00pm) and nights (7:00pm–7:00am). A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for full-time day positions, with a $15,000 sign-on for full-time night positions.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a state-of-the-art facility. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing care plans, documenting care, and ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance-use experience 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.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about health conditions.
• Provide nursing care within the standards of nursing practice per regulations and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed correctly.
• Assess patient status continuously and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status or emergencies.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport with patients and maintain professional boundaries.
• Provide guidance to the unit staff as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and coworkers.

Skills

CPR Certification

De-escalation Training

Restraint Certification

Education

RN License

Accredited Nursing Program Graduate

Job description

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for FT Days

Come join our team as a Registered Nurse at Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital! If you are passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth this position is right for you!

Shifts Available

Days: 7:00am - 7:00pm

Nights: 7:00pm - 7:00am

Pay range: starting at $36/hr!

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus for FT Nights

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for FT Days

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a psychiatric hospital that offers mental health care for a wide range of age groups, including adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available
• $10,000 sign-on bonus available for full-time candidates
• Strong benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Work in a brand new, state of the art facility outfitted with cutting edge technology and safety features
• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.

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.

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.

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