Registered Nurse Up to $15k Bonus

Acadia•Knoxville, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

East Tennessee Behavioral Health is seeking Full Time and Part Time Registered Nurses (RN). We offer competitive salaries up to $43 per hour, with a $6/hr Night Differential and an $8/hr Weekend Night Differential. A $1,000 RN Referral Bonus is available for employees. We provide flexible scheduling with 12-hour shifts and offer career growth potential. We have full-time and part-time staff Registered Nurse (RN) positions available for Days and Nights with rotating weekends. At East Tennessee Behavioral Health, teamwork is a core value, and our nurses are supported by an invested Administration Team. Our campus provides engaging activities for patients, and our HR team prioritizes staff appreciation through recognition events and surprises. There is a strong sense of connection across the organization, with all departments collaborating to deliver exceptional care and support one another.

Requirements

  • Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment 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 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

  • Sign on Bonus $15k for FT Nights
  • Sign on Bonus $10k for FT Days
  • NEW UPDATED SALARY RATES UP TO $43 PER HOUR!
  • $6/hr Night Differential & $8/hr Weekend Night Differential
  • $1,000 RN Referral Bonus For Employees
  • Flexible Schedules (12-hour shifts)
  • Career Growth Potential
  • 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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