RN Millcreek Behavioral Health

Millcreek of Arkansas; Fordyce (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription drug plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Vision

Dental

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Millcreek Behavioral Health in Fordyce, AR is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join a compassionate nursing team. New Grad RNs and tenured RNs are encouraged to apply; shifts include days, nights, and weekends with 12-hour shifts.

You will provide and coordinate care, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and document accurately within state nurse practice guidelines. This on-site role offers benefits through Acadia Healthcare and opportunities in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license as required by the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; prior psychiatric/behavioral or substance use nursing is a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available on hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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 their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care within standards and scope of nursing practice per state regulations and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed per policy.
• Assess patient status ongoing and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status and related challenges.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Communicate with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved in inpatient treatment.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation

Restraint training

First aid

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Millcreek of Arkansas is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) who wants to become part of the dynamic and compassionate nursing team in Fordyce, AR.

*New Grad RNs and tenured RNs encouraged to apply*

Available Shifts and Hours:

• Must have flexibilty with: days/nights/weekends
• 12 hr shifts

Millcreek Behavioral Health is a residential treatment center that provides care through our diverse programs for children and adolescents who are suffering from a variety of mental health disorders and/or intellectual challenges. We offer a comprehensive therapeutic program with services that are provided by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, case managers, licensed clinical therapists, registered nurses, nutritionists, and recreational therapists.

Employee Benefits:

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 use 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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