RN Behavioral Health - Part-time

Acadia Healthcare; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's ECU Behavioral Health Hospital in Greenville, NC is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for behavioral health. Shifts run 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. with weekend rotation, supporting inpatient and intensive outpatient services at a newly opened 144-bed facility.

The RN will assess needs, develop care plans, document records, administer medications, and coordinate care under state regulations and facility protocols. Prior psychiatric experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• 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 families about conditions.
• Provide nursing care within standards and policies, per state and facility.
• Ensure physicians' orders are legible and transcribed per policy.
• Assess patient status continually and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status and challenges.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Coordinate activities of the unit and communicate with patients and staff.

Skills

Patient assessment & care

Care planning

Documentation

Medication administration

Team communication

Education

RN Licensure

Registered Nursing Degree

Job description

Overview

RN - Registered Nurse Behavioral Health part-time opportunity at ECU Behavioral Health Hospital, Greenville, NC

Shift / Hours Available:

Part-time / Night shift: 7:00p.m. - 7:00a.m (2-12 hour shifts with weekend rotation)

Acadia Healthcare and ECU Health have partnered to establish a state-of-the-art, 144-bed behavioral health hospital in Greenville, NC. This new facility will help meet the urgent need for accessible, high-quality psychiatric care in the region, expanding capacity to support patients with diverse mental health needs. Newly opened, the hospital-located just under a mile from ECU Health Medical Center-will offer a full range of inpatient and intensive outpatient services.

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 260 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.

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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