RN Nights Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

Cross Creek Hospital in Austin, TX, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shift in a 90-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. You will assess, plan, and coordinate care for adults, geriatric and SUD patients, while educating families and ensuring documentation accuracy.

The role emphasizes adherence to nursing standards, collaboration with physicians, and critical safety practices within a supportive, growth-oriented environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatry/behavioral/SUD experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.

Aufgaben

• 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 families about conditions.
• Transcribe physicians’ orders accurately and ensure status is documented.
• Monitor patient status and communicate significant changes to the team.
• Respect boundaries and maintain therapeutic rapport with patients.

Kenntnisse

RN license

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Patient-centered care

Communication

Ausbildung

RN degree or diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

FT Night shift available - 12 hour shifts - Behavioral Health

Cross Creek Hospital - Austin, TX

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

Cross Creek Hospital in Austin, TX is a 90-bed acute inpatient psychiatric hospital that is highly accredited and provides services to Adults, Geriatric - Inpatient, Detox and Partial Hospitalization patients. We specialize in providing comprehensive and compassionate treatment for individuals who are struggling with mental health issues and substance use disorder (SUD) concerns.

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 disorder (SUD) 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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