Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health
About The Position
At Highland Springs we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care for others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a licensed practical nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Department/Unit Summary The Behavioral Health Unit at Highland Springs embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to patients.
Requirements
- Applicants should have a current state LPN license or a current multistate compact license and possess an associate from an accredited nursing school.
- BCLS or within one week of hire/transfer
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
- Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- one year experience in behavioral health preferred
Responsibilities
- Makes and documents nursing observations.
- Provides input into development and maintenance of the nursing care plan.
- Implements assigned aspects of nursing care plan.
- Collaborate with RNs and Providers.
- Coordinates patient care, admissions, transfers, and discharges with patient care, service and business office personnel, as requested by RNs.
- Administers medications, treatment and therapies per scope of practice.
- Communicate with patients.
- Provides patient and/or family with instruction and education relevant to their condition, as delegated and supervised by RN.
- Set up, utilizes and/or maintains equipment, supplies and work area.
Benefits
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Free Parking
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
- Working with highly engaged staff
- Healthy staffing levels
- Flexible scheduling
- Career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
