RN - Behavioral Health (Senior Unit) | $18K Sign-On

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $18,000

Job summary

Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care on the Senior Unit. The role involves coordinating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver medical and mental health nursing services in a 20-bed unit.

Shift rotations include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays; sign-on bonus up to $18,000 with a 3-year commitment. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while maintaining safety and quality in a

Qualifications

• The position requires ability to work the hours specified and perform essential nursing duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by reviewing prescriptions and communicating the nursing care plan to the health care team.
• Develop nursing care plans by obtaining histories, examining patients, and documenting status.
• Educate patients and families on condition, medications and self-care.
• Evaluate care against standards and adjust plans as needed.
• Maintain infection control and medication storage compliance.
• Document care in patient records.
• Maintain and troubleshoot care equipment.
• Manage supplies and inventory.
• Maintain clinical competencies.

Job description

Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care on the Senior Unit. The role involves coordinating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver medical and mental health nursing services in a 20-bed unit.

Shift rotations include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays; sign-on bonus up to $18,000 with a 3-year commitment. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while maintaining safety and quality in a