Registered Nurse

DeKalb HealthFort Wayne, IN
81d

About The Position

Parkview Behavioral Health, located at 1720 Beacon Street, consists of four adult units totaling 55 beds and one youth unit with 34 beds. The adult units serve individuals aged 18 and older, while the youth unit admits patients between the ages of 5 and 17. All admissions are for acute inpatient care, with typical stays ranging from three to seven days. Registered Nurses at Parkview are responsible for managing a diverse range of psychiatric diagnoses, including Major Depressive Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Substance Use Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder. The behavioral health team embraces a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to care, providing nurses the opportunity to work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, therapists, and behavioral health specialists. The primary objective of each inpatient stay is to stabilize patients experiencing a psychiatric crisis and equip them with the community-based resources necessary for continued success in an outpatient setting. Independently plans and provides excellent professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders, established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice, Indiana Nurses Practice Act, and the ANA Code of Ethics.

Requirements

  • Requires a Diploma in nursing or an ASN/BSN.
  • Valid Indiana Registered Nurse license required.
  • CPR certification.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds and assist with 100 pounds.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Additional certifications may be required for specified areas.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse range of psychiatric diagnoses.
  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Independently plan and provide professional nursing care.
  • Stabilize patients experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
  • Equip patients with community-based resources for outpatient success.

Benefits

  • Competitive Rate of pay
  • BSN Premium (If applicable)
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Student Loan Repayment- Up to $30,000
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Professional Growth - eXceed nursing recognition program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • Volunteer Time off
  • 403(b)
  • Lifestyle Benefit Reimbursement

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Hospitals

Education Level

Associate degree

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