RN - Behavioral Health - $10,000 Sign On

Geisinger; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Battle Creek, MI as a full-time Psychiatric RN at the new Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital. In this role, you'll provide essential care for adult patients facing mental health challenges while contributing to a growing and compassionate team. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a generous sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Vision and Dental Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Must possess CPR and de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Educate patients and their families about health conditions.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Coordination

Communication

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Current Registered Nurse license

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation and restraint certification

Job description

Overview

Join our Bronson Behavioral Health team in Battle Creek, MI as a full-time Psychiatric RN!

Shifts Option:

Full-time / Night Shift: 7p-7:30a (with an every other weekend rotation)

*$10,000 Sign On Bonus*

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is a newly constructed 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital. We started seeing patients in July 2023. Our new hospital is located on a 25-acre site at Glenn Cross Road and M-66 in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital addresses the growing need in southwest Michigan for more accessible, high-quality behavioral health services. We offer a full continuum of inpatient behavioral healthcare services for adult patients including comprehensive treatment for those who struggle with acute symptoms of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. Join our team and be a part of our new growth!

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 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.

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