Registered Nurse (RN) - $5k Bonus

Mirror Lake Recovery Center; Burns (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mirror Lake Recovery Center in Burns, Tennessee, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the weekend night shift to support substance use disorder and behavioral health care. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to qualified candidates.

In this role you will assess patients, develop care plans, administer medications, maintain records, and coordinate with physicians and the treatment team on our 75-acre campus.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license for the state of employment or eligibility.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral/addiction experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs to guide care.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families.
• Administer medications per orders and document counts.
• Coordinate unit activities and communicate with staff and patients.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status and emergencies.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Medical records documentation

Therapeutic communication

Team coordination

Education

RN license

Graduated from accredited nursing program

CPR certification

First aid certification (if required)

Job description

Registered Nurse RN opportunity for Day Shift Weekender at Mirror Lake Recovery

• $5k Sign On Bonus
• 7:00 pm - 7am

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about substance use disorder and mental 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!

Just a 30-minute drive from Nashville in Burns, Tennessee, Mirror Lake Recovery Center is middle Tennessee's premier addiction treatment center.

At Mirror Lake Recovery Center, we treat everyone on our scenic, 75-acre campus as an individual, formulating personalized treatment plans that take into account each patient's unique strengths and goals.

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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