Registered Nurse (RN) - Part Time
About The Position
Crestwyn Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 80-bed psychiatric inpatient treatment hospital serving the Memphis, Tennessee area. It provides inpatient programs for individuals experiencing substance use disorder, mental health issues, or both, using evidence-based practices in a safe treatment environment. 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 about health conditions. The nurse practices within applicable state regulations and facility and corporate policies, monitors and documents patient status, administers medications, and communicates with physicians and others involved in treatment. The position is part-time. Night shift differentials of $4 to $6.50 per hour are available. Patient and staff safety is emphasized. Personal Panic Alarm devices are available throughout clinical and non-clinical areas to summon assistance when needed.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- A 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 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, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and provide and coordinate care.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans specific to assessed needs, including initial plans upon admission.
- Maintain medical records and document patient status and other pertinent information accurately.
- Educate patients and their 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 facility and corporate policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Ensure verbal physicians’ orders are legible when taken and are 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 responses, and related challenges.
- Use universal precautions when providing direct patient care.
- Administer medications accurately according to the ordered note.
- Document controlled-substance medication administration counts on required documents.
- Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Maintain therapeutic rapport and professional boundaries with patients, respect personal space, give 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 hourly rate with shift differentials available.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan.
- Professional growth opportunity.
- Brand-new, state-of-the-art facility with technology and safety features.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
