Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

Acadia Healthcare; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plans

Job summary

Youth Care is seeking a PRN RN to join our behavioral health team in Utah. The role involves 12-hour shifts with weekend coverage and two shifts per month, delivering direct patient care in a youth-focused program.

As a leader in mental health services for youths, we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k. A nurse with compassion for youths and teamwork will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/mental/behavioral or substance use nursing 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 their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Ensure orders are legible and transcribed correctly; follow policies and procedures.
• Assess patient status continuously and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status and challenges.
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission tailored to needs.
• Demonstrate universal precautions in direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per orders.
• Document controlled substance administration counts on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently.
• Maintain professional rapport and boundaries with patients.

Skills

Nursing skills

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Overview

Available Hours:

12 hour shifts 7:00p - 7:00a - weekends included

12 hour shifts 10:00a - 10:00p - weekends included

2 shifts per month required

Youth Care is seeking a PRN RN to join our team. Our program is recognized nationwide as a premier program for youth struggling with mental health issues. No other organization in the therapeutic industry offers a more enlightened approach or a more reputable program with quality medical and clinical services. We are looking for a nurse who has a passion for behavioral health and wants to join a dynamic and exciting team.

As the industry leader in providing mental health services to young people and their families for the last three decades, Youth Care’s solid strength gives unparalleled support to all employees. We offer a competitive salary and great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k plans. This combined with the opportunity to work with top industry professionals in a comprehensive network of companies makes Youth Care the perfect place to gain valuable experience in a behavioral health setting.

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 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

• 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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