RN - Behavioral Health - Sign-On

Acadia Healthcare; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Job summary

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a full-time Psychiatric RN for either night or day shifts. Positions include a $10,000 sign-on bonus for night shift and a $7,500 sign-on bonus for day shift.

This 96-bed inpatient facility specializes in behavioral health for adults in southwest Michigan. Join a team within Acadia Healthcare, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to a growing program.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
• Must possess a current RN license
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required
• First aid may be required

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.
• Administer medications per orders and document securely.
• Ensure status is assessed continuously and updated in records.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status or emergencies.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Demonstrate professional therapeutic rapport and boundaries.
• Coordinate unit activities and communicate with team.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient assessment

De-escalation

Documentation

Education

Graduated from accredited nursing program

RN license

Job description

Overview

Join our team at Bronson Behavioral Health as a full-time Psychiatric RN!

Shift availability:

Full-time / Night Shift: 7:00pm-7:30am (3-12 hour shifts w/every other weekend rotation)

with a $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Full-time / Day Shift: 7:00a.m.-7:30p. (3-12 hour shifts w/every other weekend rotation)

with a $7,500 Sign On Bonus

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is a 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital. 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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