RN - Up To $15k Bonus

Crestwyn Behavioral Health • Memphis, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Crestwyn Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 80-bed inpatient psychiatric treatment hospital serving the Memphis, Tennessee area. It provides inpatient programs for people experiencing crises related to substance use disorders, mental health issues, or both. The hospital emphasizes evidence-based care and a safe environment for patients and staff, including personal panic alarm devices throughout clinical and non-clinical areas.

The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates patient care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, maintaining medical records, and educating patients and families. The nurse delivers care within applicable nursing practice standards, state regulations, and facility and corporate policies and procedures. Compensation starts at $36 per hour. Sign-on bonuses are listed for full-time schedules: $15,000 for nights and $10,000 for days. Night-shift differential is $4 to $6.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment, or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience.
• CPR certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• De-escalation and restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Previous psychiatric, mental health, behavioral health, or substance use nursing experience is a plus.
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and provide and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans specific to assessed needs.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care within the standards and scope of practice defined by state Nurse Practice Act regulations and applicable policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure verbal physician orders are legible and transcribed appropriately according to policy and procedure.
• Assess patients’ status on an ongoing basis and gather and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, medication response changes, and related challenges.
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission and ensure plans address assessed needs.
• Use universal precautions when providing direct patient care.
• Administer medications accurately according to orders.
• Document controlled-substance medication counts on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Establish therapeutic rapport by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Direct or coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in inpatient treatment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Professional growth opportunities
• Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available
• Work in a new, state-of-the-art facility outfitted with technology and safety features

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level