Registered Nurse (RN) Days Full Time

Acadia Healthcare; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Work-life balance

PerkSpot discount program

Paid psychiatric training

Career advancement and cross-training

Job summary

Lakeview Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the full-time day shift. The RN will provide compassionate, quality care to patients in a behavioral health setting, support care plans, and coordinate nursing services with the healthcare team.

The role requires a state RN license, at least one year of nursing experience (psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus), and CPR/de-escalation and restraint certification.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school.
• Current RN license required by state.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance abuse experience a plus.
• CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required depending on state or 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 various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Administer medications per ordered notes.
• Document accurate counts of controlled substances on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries and providing direct attention.

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

RN license

Job description

Overview

Experienced RN Full Time Day Shift

We are seeking Registered Nurses to join our Lakeview Behavioral Health team to ensure high-quality, compassionate care is provided to our patients. Is your “why” to help those in need? That’s what our RN team does every day. We are a dedicated team of nurses that work hard to support each other and our patients. We would love to add an incredible addition like you who values quality outcomes and care.

Benefits:

At Lakeview Behavioral, we take care of our team’s needs. We provide a comprehensive package of benefits for our Registered Nurse team, including:

• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.
• Work Life balance is as important to us as it is to you, and we strive to find that perfect fit.
• PerkSpot! Our employee discount program for over 30,000 merchants.
• 100% Paid Psychiatric Training!
• Excellent career advancement and cross training opportunities!

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 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.