What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Nurse position at Bella Vita Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Behavioral Nurse (RN or LPN)
Bella Vita Health & Rehabilitation Center is looking for a Behavioral Nurse to join our growing team. Due to our expanding census we are searching for dedicated and enthusiastic people to help us continue our goal of becoming the best care facility in Glendale, AZ!
In order to maintain our award winning service record Bella Vita operates with the core values of CAPLICO in mind:
Customer Second, Employee First
Accountability
Passion for Learning
Love one Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Celebration
Ownership
Responsibilities
- Record a patient’s medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Proven experience as RN/ LPN or similar role in highly preferred
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
- Perfect physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
Employment Requirements
- Valid RN / LPN License
- Valid CPR / First Aid Certification
- Level 1 – Finger Print Clearance Card (within 30 days of hire)
- Current TB test (we can help you obtain)
- Minimum 1 year experience with Behavioral Patients
- Covid 19 Vaccinated
Benefits
- Health Benefit Plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K
- Employee Buying Program
- Discounts on Gym Membership
- Sign on Bonus ( for qualifying positions)
We want partners who are willing to work as a team with a great organization.
If you are dedicated to caring for others and excited about leading others to do the same, we look forward to hearing from you!
Bella Vita Health and Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
License/Certification:
- LPN (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Level 1 Finger Print Clearance Card (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $34