What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Acadia Healthcare?
Acadia Healthcare is hiring Registered Nurses in Covington, LA
If you are looking for a great opportunity, apply today!
We Offer:
- $10,000 Sign On Bonus!
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employee EAP Program
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
Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Prefer one year of RN nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided by the facility
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by Louisiana
- First Aid, CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)
About Us:
Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 104-bed center that specializes in treating adult patients who have been experiencing acute changes in their emotional and mental well-being. Covington provides inpatient treatment to alleviate distress, provide stability, and improve each patient’s ability to live a productive and satisfying life.
For immediate consideration, apply today!
Recommended Skills
- Behavioral Medicine
- Cpr
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Works
- Detoxification
- First Aid And Preparedness
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