RN - Day or Night Shift - $20k sign on bonus
About The Position
Life Center of Galax is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) for Full Time Day or Night shifts. The facility offers a $20k sign-on bonus for full-time hires. RNs will provide and coordinate patient care, develop nursing care plans, maintain medical records, and educate patients and their families. The role requires adherence to state Nurse Practice Act regulations and facility policies. The Life Center of Galax/Hillsville is a leading residential, outpatient, and detox rehab center with over 50 years of experience in treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. Acadia Healthcare provides a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by Tennessee or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
- One year of nursing experience
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
Nice To Haves
- previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use disorder (SUD) nursing experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
- 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.
- Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
- Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
- Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
- Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
- Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
- Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
- Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
- Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
Benefits
- competitive rates
- shift differentials
- sign on bonuses
- opportunities for growth
- generous benefits
- longevity of service
- medical
- prescription drug plan
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- vision
- dental
- voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage
- employee assistance programs
- financial support
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
