Psych Registered Nurse
About The Position
The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years. This is a full-time position with 12-hour shifts and a $10,000 sign-on bonus. We are the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area and are expanding our services to meet the needs of our community.
Requirements
- Current KY Nursing Licensure
Responsibilities
- Accurately and timely completes the following duties: new patient admissions, assessment, orders, treatment plan, property inventory, nutritional screening, progress note, patient education, safe and efficient medication administration.
- Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns.
- Uses appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Sign On Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Retention Bonus Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
- Free parking on premises
- Free meal with each shift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
