RN Behavioral Health

Zunch Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Zunch Staffing's client is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care across behavioral health services, from pediatric to geriatric patients, in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.

The RN will administer meds, monitor vitals, use electronic documentation, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and assist with discharge planning.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required and RN diploma completed.
• BCLS certification within 30 days of start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification within 60 days of start date.
• LTAC experience with behavioral health considered.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs.
• Utilize computerized documentation systems to monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions.
• Serve as the primary coordinator of all disciplines to ensure well-coordinated patient care.
• Coordinate discharge planning needs in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Skills

Administer medications / wound care /1

Education

Registered Nurse licensure

Registered Nurse Diploma

Tools

Computerized documentation systems

Job description

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will play a crucial role in providing direct nursing care to patients. With over a century of experience, our client's team remains dedicated to delivering cutting-edge treatment across all levels of the community's behavioral health spectrum. From children to geriatric patients, our client offers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services in recently renovated units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs.
• Utilize computerized documentation systems to monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions effectively.
• Serve as the primary coordinator of all disciplines to ensure well-coordinated patient care.
• Coordinate discharge planning needs in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Job Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Registered Nurse Diploma.
• Candidates with experience in Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) who are interested in behavioral health will be considered.