What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Mental Health position at Cedar Crest Hospital & RTC?
Overview:
Join our team at Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment in Belton, Texas. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!
At Cedar Crest Hospital, we are proud to offer treatment across the age spectrum and treatment level. We treat children, teens, adults, and older adults who are facing major mental health concerns or chemical dependency at many levels of care. Our acute inpatient program is used to provide stabilization during an immediate crisis; we treat people of all ages and their families and arm them with the skills needed to prevent further crises. Our Residential Treatment Center for adolescents provides a living space for teens struggling with many challenges in a home-like environment conducive to recovery and healing. Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) is offered for children and teens who are struggling with a multitude of challenges and help them to learn skills needed to be successful in life.
Our employees spoke and The Company listened! 2023 benefits include medical premiums decreased by 5%, HSA funding doubled and 401K employer match increased!
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Responsibilities:
FT Psychiatric/Mental Health RN positions for days (7a-7p) and nights (7p-7a)! $7000 SIGN ON BONUS!
Join our team at Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment in Belton, Texas. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!
At Cedar Crest Hospital, we are proud to offer treatment across the age spectrum and treatment level. We treat children, teens, adults, and older adults who are facing major mental health concerns or chemical dependency at many levels of care. Our acute inpatient program is used to provide stabilization during an immediate crisis; we treat people of all ages and their families and arm them with the skills needed to prevent further crises. Our Residential Treatment Center for adolescents provides a living space for teens struggling with many challenges in a home-like environment conducive to recovery and healing. Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) is offered for children and teens who are struggling with a multitude of challenges and help them to learn skills needed to be successful in life.
Our employees spoke and The Company listened! 2023 benefits include medical premiums decreased by 5%, HSA funding doubled and 401K employer match increased!
We are proud of our competitive benefits offering:
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- 401K with employer match
- PTO and Sick Time
- EAP program that includes employee and family counseling; financial assistance; life event preparation and more!
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL 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; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
- 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.
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REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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.
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