RN - New Pay Rates!

Geisinger; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral health is seeking passionate Registered Nurses to join their team in Springfield, MO. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work with children and adolescents in a supportive environment, where you will assess and coordinate patient care, develop nursing care plans, and maintain high standards of medical practice. With comprehensive training and personalized support, you can achieve your greatest potential while making a significant impact in the lives of young patients. The position includes a generous sign-on bonus and a robust benefits package to ensure your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for patients.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Care Plans

Medication Administration

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

CPR Certification

De-escalation Techniques

Job description

Overview

Full Time Eves and Nights RN Position

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

New Pay Rates!

About Us:Lakeland Behavioral Health, Missouri’s Leading Psychiatric Hospital and Treatment Center is seeking passionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to work at our children and adolescent facility in Springfield, MO. Lakeland is a 208-bed facility that offers comprehensive training, dynamic leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.

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

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by Missouri 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.

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