Registered Nurse (RN)- Sign On

Acadia Healthcare; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Acadia Healthcare, is hiring FT RNs for day shifts to work with adolescent patients (ages 5-11). The role offers a $10k sign-on for days and $15k for nights, with a pay rate of $34–$42 per hour and shift differentials on nights/weekends.

Excellent benefits include tuition reimbursement and a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, creating care plans, maintaining records, and educating families.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by the state.
• One year of nursing experience; prior psychiatric/behavioral experience is a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state 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 their families about conditions.
• Provide nursing care within state regulations and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed appropriately.
• Assess patient status continually 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 professional boundaries.
• Coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Education

Graduated from accredited school of nursing

Current RN license

One year nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral a plus

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

First aid

Job description

Overview

Covington Behavioral is searching for FT RN's for Day shifts to work with the Adolescent population (ages 5-11)!

$10k Sign On - RN FT Days!

$15k Sign On - RN FT Nights!

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital - Covington, LA

Adult and Adolescent Units

• Flexible Scheduling Model
• Rate $34 - $42 per hr
• ($5.00 -$6.30/hr) shift diffs on Nights and Weekends
• Excellent Comphensive Benefits incl. Tuition Reimbursement

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 104-bed center that specializes in treating adult and adolescent patients who have been experiencing acute changes in their emotional and mental well-being. Covington provides inpatient treatment to alleviate distress, provide stability, and improve

each patient’s ability to live a productive and satisfying life.

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.

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 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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