RN - Behavioral Health

Magnolia Regional Health Center; Corinth (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health facility in Corinth, Mississippi is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for Behavioral Health. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Nursing and possess a valid nursing license. Responsibilities include providing patient care and responding to clinical changes. This entry-level role is an excellent opportunity for those starting their careers in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with physicians about patient condition.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse.
• National Certification as required by a specific nursing unit.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care.
• Responds to changes in patient condition.
• Participates in departmental improvement projects.

Skills

Effective communication

Mathematical skills

Non-judgmental reasoning

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN recommended

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health) – Full Time

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care. Communicates with physicians about changes in a patient\'s clinical condition, including assessment, planning and implementation of patient care. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Performs general nursing duties in all nursing departments with adequate training and supervision. Participates in departmental PI improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, BSN recommended
• Licensure: Mississippi Board of Nursing or Compact State Licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Experience: Preferred but not required
• Special Skills: National Certification as required by a specific nursing unit
• Language/Communication/Organizational Skills: Ability to speak effectively and in a professional manner to staff, management and outside individuals.
• Mathematical Skills: Must be able to apply basic and advanced mathematical skills in an effort to calculate medications; IV drip rates and medication dosages. Do conversions and payroll.
• Reasoning Ability: Must have the ability to apply non-judgmental reasoning abilities whenever necessary when dealing with patients, staff, visitors and other employees.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care