What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Psychiatric RN position at Acadia Behavioral Health (Pioneer Behavioral Health)?
COVID VACCINES ARE REQUIRED.
We are looking to add compassionate RNs to our nurse team! MeadowWood Behavioral Health, a 130 bed treatment center providing services to adults and adolescents on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, is located on Rt. 13 in New Castle, Delaware.
HOURLY RATES COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. MEADOWWOOD APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED TO ESTABLISH EXPERIENCE.
BENEFITS:
MeadowWood provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:
- Competitive hourly rate with shift differential available
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
- Excellent training program
- Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities
AVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE REGISTERED NURSE (RN):
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Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patients, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
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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.
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Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
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Responsible for completing admission and discharge processed efficiently and accurately as directed.
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Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of Delaware or compact state
- Previous psych nursing experience highly preferred
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification preferred (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
