RN Full Time Day Shift $3000 Sign On Bonus

Riverwoods Behavioral Health System; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life balance

PerkSpot discounts for employees

100% Paid Psychiatric Training

Career advancement and cross training

Job summary

Riverwoods Behavioral Health System is seeking Registered Nurses for full-time day shifts (7a–7:30p) to provide care for patients with psychiatric and behavioral health needs. The team emphasizes quality outcomes, collaboration, and patient-centered care.

The role requires an accredited nursing program graduate with an active RN license and at least two years of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license or eligible to practice in state requirements.
• Two years of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families.
• Adhere to nursing practice standards and facility policies.
• Document medication administration and ensure accurate counts of controlled substances.
• Provide therapeutic communication and coordinate unit activities.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

Education

RN license

Job description

$3,000 Sign On Bonus For Full Time Schedules

• Full time - Day Shift - 7a - 7:30p

We are seeking Registered Nurses to provide care to our patients here at Riverwoods Behavioral Health. Is your “why” to help those in need? That’s what our RN team does every day. We are a dedicated team of nurses that work hard to support each other and our patients. We would love to add an incredible addition like you who values quality outcomes and care.

Benefits

• Work Life balance is as important to us as it is to you, and we strive to find that perfect fit.
• PerkSpot! Our employee discount program for over 30,000 merchants.
• 100% Paid Psychiatric Training!
• Excellent career advancement and cross training opportunities!

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
• Two years 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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