RN - Behavioral Health & Detox Care

Acadia Healthcare; Magee (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Mississippi seeks a Registered Nurse to assess physical and behavioral health needs, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and document medical records. You will provide nursing care within policy, coordinate physician orders, and monitor patient status throughout treatment.

The role requires an RN license, graduation from an accredited program, and at least 1 year of nursing experience (psychiatric/substance use a plus).

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.

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.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.

Skills

Patient care

Medical records

Team communication

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

CPR certification

Tools

EHR proficiency

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Mississippi seeks a Registered Nurse to assess physical and behavioral health needs, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and document medical records. You will provide nursing care within policy, coordinate physician orders, and monitor patient status throughout treatment.

The role requires an RN license, graduation from an accredited program, and at least 1 year of nursing experience (psychiatric/substance use a plus).