RN - Behavioral Health - Sign-On

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $10,000 (Night Shift)

Sign-On Bonus $7,500 (Day Shift)

Job summary

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse for full-time positions on day and night shifts in Battle Creek, MI.

The night shift runs 7:00pm-7:30am with a $10,000 sign-on bonus; the day shift runs 7:00am-7:30am with a $7,500 sign-on bonus. The hospital offers a competitive hourly rate and a supportive inpatient behavioral health environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current RN license.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required per state/facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and plan care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Administer medications per orders and document controlled substances.
• Monitor patient status and communicate significant changes to physicians.
• Coordinate unit activities and maintain professional boundaries.

Skills

CPR Certification

De-escalation Training

Restraint Certification

Behavioral Health Nursing

Education

RN License

Accredited Nursing Program

Job description

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

Hourly rate range

(dependent on years of nursing experience):

• $36.00 - $54.29 / hour.
• $3 / hour night/weekend shift differential

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.

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.

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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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