RN-HOURLY

Resources For Human Development; Brainerd Park (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay Available

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Career Advancement Opportunities

Meaningful Work That Matters

Make a Difference Every Day

Support Individuals and Families

Strengthen Communities

Job summary

Resources For Human Development is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time, hourly role in Chattanooga, TN. The position offers a $41.06/hour rate with DailyPay options and comprehensive training. You will work within a behavioral health recovery program, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to assess and treat patients.

No experience is required for many positions; paid training is provided, and the role emphasizes meaningful work and career growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in TN.
• Minimum three years experience as an LPN or RN with mental health/chemical dependency background preferred.
• Must pass background checks and have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work with computers and necessary software.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily activities of adolescent males in programming using acceptable behavioral management principles.
• Exercise independent judgment in crisis situations.
• Perform initial nursing assessments utilizing the Nursing process.
• Evaluate medical needs with a multi-disciplinary team to support the Recovery Program.
• Update physician and interdisciplinary team on patient status with proper documentation.
• Ensure patient safety and report incidents and medication errors.
• Follow and participate in the Quality Improvement Process and infection control.

Skills

Dependable

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

TN RN Licensure

Job description

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RN-HOURLY

Regular Full Time Professional Chattanooga, TN, US

14 days ago Requisition ID: 9731

Change Lives While Growing Your Own Career

Registured Nurse

Full-Time

$41.06/hr

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At RHD we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About Resources for Human Development

For more than 53 years, RHD has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team

• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Meaningful Work That Matters
• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Strengthen Communities

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will direct the daily activities of adolescent males in programming utilizing acceptable behavioral management principles. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment in crisis situations.

Your responsibilities may includes

• 1. Performs the required initial nursing assessments utilizing the Nursing process.
• 2. Ability to evaluate medical needs of the patient and work with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the Recovery Program relating to physical health.
• 3. Assesses changes in patient’s status and reports appropriate physical/mental status information to the physician, mid-level practitioner, or other pertinent personnel.
• 4. Develops the healthcare portion of the treatment plan within.
• 5. Provides nursing reassessments on the treatment plan based on patient’s progress and as goals are achieved.
• 6. Accepts and transcribes verbal and written physician orders and incorporates them into the treatment plan as indicated.
• 7. Ensures patient safety including the reporting of incidents and medication errors.
• 8. Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction/behavioral health treatment team.
• 9. Monitors the self-administration program.
• 10. Updates physician and interdisciplinary team on patient’s current and potential medical problems with proper documentation.
• 11. Protects patient’s privacy and patient’s rights.
• 12. Communicates/endorses accurate information regarding patient’s status and care during shift reports.
• 13. Evaluates patient response and reaction (if any) to medications and/or medical treatments administered. Documents patient response.
• 14. Recommends/revises nursing interventions in collaboration with other staff according to evaluation of progress or significant changes in the patient’s condition.
• 15. Provides patient care as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• 16. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services. Attends professional seminars. Is responsible for providing evidence of continuing education.
• 17. Participates in orientation of new employees, program interns, and volunteers.
• 18. Attends mandatory in-services.
• 19. Provides for the patient’s health education needs.
• 20. Responsible for the use and allocation of various resources, i.e., time, personnel, and supplies.
• 21. Participates as directed in the Quality Improvement Process
• 22. Follows up on medical/psychiatric referrals
• 23. Participates in the infection control program.
• 24. Adheres to confidentiality requirements.
• 25. Attends mandatory in-services.
• 26. Knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of an incident.
• 27. Knowledge of job responsibility in emergency.
• 28. Knowledge of responsibility regarding actions to minimize, eliminate, and report risks.
• 29. Support and promotes the Sanctuary Model and its Commitments.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Dependable
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in TN.
• Minimum three years experience as an LPN or RN and previous experience in the mental health field, or chemical dependency field or equivalent education/academic preparation required.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Criminal clearances (specific State & child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
• Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
• Valid driver's license from employee’s state of residence.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Schedule

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

About Our Organization

RHD is part of the Imperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.