RN Charge Behavioral Health - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Gadsden Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Gadsden Regional Medical Center in Alabama is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse to oversee daily nursing unit operations during assigned day shifts. You will supervise staff, coordinate patient care, and ensure compliance with hospital policies while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, patient safety, and quality improvement within behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RN state licensure (or Compact) required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care and ensures care plans are followed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve flow issues.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments.
• Monitors patient flow, bed assignments and resource utilization.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Leads infection prevention efforts and adherence to PPE and hygiene protocols.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Documentation tools

Infection control

Critical thinking

Job description

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

$10K SIGN ON BONUS

Position Type: Full Time Days

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACL S - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

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