Behavioral Health RN Registered Nurse Part-Time

Acadia Healthcare • Indio, CA

79d • $41 - $54

About The Position

Come join our team as an RN at Coachella Valley Behavioral Health! You will be responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude to foster a supportive and therapeutic environment while recognizing that patient safety is a top priority. Coachella Valley Behavioral Health, a new premier inpatient treatment center for adults age 18 and older, is opening soon and will set the standard for nursing care in behavioral health. Our 80-bed hospital offers comprehensive training, dynamic leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
• Current RN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Nursing care performed is carried out in conformance with established standards and nursing policies, and Physician care ordered is carried out and documented appropriately.
• Physician's orders are legible if taken verbally, and transcribed appropriately, per policy and procedure.
• The person(s) receiving services' status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented; notifies physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
• Nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs, an initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct client care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note, document medication administration, and reflect the accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Responsible for completing the admission process efficiently and accurately, responsible for completing the discharge process efficiently and accurately, as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with clients by maintaining professional boundaries, being respectful to personal space, giving clients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinates the activities of the unit or program, as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with the person(s) receiving services, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in the person(s) effectively receiving services' treatment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees