Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Job Description

Job Description

More than just a job, it's a vocation

Location: Our Healthcare Facility - Jefferson City

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights:

Sign-on Bonus: Please consult with your recruiter regarding eligibility for the sign-on bonus!

Benefits: We offer a competitive and affordable health insurance package, which includes:

• Daily pay options!
• Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement annually.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Support for adoption expenses.
• A variety of health insurance plans and wellness programs.
• Retirement plans with employer matching contributions.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

*Please be aware that benefits and eligibility may vary based on position, and exclusions may apply.

Job Summary:

This role involves providing direct care to patients with behavioral health needs, following the established policies and procedures of our facility.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducts admissions and shift assessments for assigned patients, including behavioral evaluations, accurately and within the designated timeframes.
• Employs critical thinking and judgment to assess patient data and informs physicians of any changes in condition.
• Contributes to the creation, review, and assessment of multidisciplinary treatment plans in accordance with established policies.
• Records all nursing care provided and adheres to nursing standards and organizational policies.
• Implements and documents physician orders consistently and accurately.
• Monitors patient safety and the environment within the unit.
• Acts as a clinical resource and oversees care provided by LPNs and technicians.
• Educates patients and their families based on assessed needs, documenting the education in the Electronic Health Record.
• Utilizes evidence-based practices and scientific knowledge in nursing care, ensuring it meets the specific needs of patients as outlined in the department's Scope of Service.
• As a nurse, I will uphold the professional nursing standards defined in our practice model, guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Maintains a state of alertness and safety at all times.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program or equivalent educational background for licensing.

Experience:

• No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly uses speech for oral communication.
• Constantly stands and walks.
• Frequently lifts, carries, and pushes/pulls objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Regularly sits, reaches, and uses a keyboard for data entry.
• Frequently utilizes vision for near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances, as well as color differentiation.
• Regularly uses smell to identify odors.
• Frequently uses hearing to receive oral communication and detect alarms or machinery issues.
• Occasionally lifts and moves objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Occasionally assists in lifting/moving patients.
• Occasionally bends, stoops, kneels, squats, twists, grips, and performs repetitive movements with legs and arms.
• Occasionally drives.
• Rarely crawls or runs.

Required Professional Licenses and Certifications:

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift: Night Shift (United States)

Job Type: Employee

Department: East Behavioral Health Management

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Benefits:

Our organization values our outstanding employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.