RN - Registered Nurse SOB - Indianapolis, United States - Options Behavioral Health System

Description

Overview:
Options Behavioral is looking for FT Days RN's

Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career at the premier psychiatric hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana? If so, Options Behavioral Health, an 84-bed center for adolescents, adults, and seniors, maybe the perfect place for you.

Behavioral healthcare nursing is a challenging career field that can lead to tremendous personal and professional rewards. At Options, you'll work independently and in close collaboration with a team of experienced clinical professionals.

Throughout your time with us, you will receive comprehensive training, consistent leadership, and personalized support that will empower you to do the best work of your life and prepare you for career advancement.

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

SIGN ON BONUS - $10,000 for Full Time Days
Pay $35.50-$46.00 per hour
(depending on experience and education level)

Available shifts and hours


FT DAYS

Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:
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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