RN - Night Shift

Acadia Healthcare Company; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking dedicated and passionate Registered Nurses (RN) for a new behavioral health facility. The role involves providing professional nursing care, developing care plans, and maintaining a supportive environment for patients with behavioral health disorders. Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, including flexible scheduling and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school.
• Possession of a current RN license.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Educate patients and their families about health conditions.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Coordination

Empathy

Communication

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Geisinger Behavioral Health is looking to add dedicated and passionate Registered Nurses (RN) to our nursing team. Apply now to learn more!

**This is a NEW facility**

Geisinger Behavioral Health is a premier, 96-bed, inpatient facility in Moosic, PA. We care for adolescents and adults with acute symptoms of behavioral health disorders.

AVAILABLE SCHEDULE- All shifts include rotating weekends!

Full-time 5 x 8hr shift schedule (2PM-10PM or 10PM-6AM)

Part-time 12 HR Shift Schedule (8PM-8AM or 8AM-8PM)

Hourly rate up to $47 / hr

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS

Week Evening and Night shift: $6

Weekend Days: $4

Weekend Evening and Night: $7

Geisinger Behavioral Health Benefits:

We provide a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Brand new facility with endless opportunity for professional development and continued education
• Flexible scheduling
• Epic EMR
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan
• Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude to foster a supportive and therapeutic environment. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

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
• 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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