RN - Day or Night Shift - $20k sign on bonus

Life Center of Galax • Galax, VA

6d • $38 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Life Center of Galax is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide nursing care in its residential, outpatient, and detox rehabilitation programs. The facility provides personalized treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. Full-time day and night shifts are available, each consisting of 12-hour shifts. Compensation is $38–$50 per hour, based on years of experience and education. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time positions.

The Registered Nurse assesses patients’ physical and behavioral health needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, administers medications, maintains medical records, and educates patients and families. The nurse provides care within applicable nursing practice standards and facility policies, monitors and documents patient status, communicates significant changes to physicians, and supports patients throughout admission and discharge. The role also involves therapeutic communication, maintaining professional boundaries, and coordinating unit activities as directed.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state, or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• CPR certification and de-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous psychiatric, mental health, behavioral health, or substance use disorder (SUD) nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate their 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 scope and standards of nursing practice, applicable regulations, and facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure verbally received physician orders are legible and transcribed 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, and medication-related changes.
• 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.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport and professional boundaries with patients, respect personal space, give patients direct attention, and maintain rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in inpatient treatment.

Benefits

• Competitive rates and shift differentials.
• Sign-on bonus for full-time positions.
• Opportunities for growth.
• Medical coverage.
• Prescription drug plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Financial support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Longevity of service in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree