Registered Nurse - (RN) Behavioral Health – Richmond Community Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric/Behavioral Health - Richmond Community Hospital

*10K Sign On Bonus for Experienced Nurses* - Rules and Restrictions apply - ask your recruiter today

About the Unit

The Behavioral Health unit at RCH is a licensed 40 bed unit for Acute Behavioral Health Patients. We typically fill 32 of those beds on an average day. This units serves adults across the lifespan with a variety of mental health disorders including: Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and substance use disorders. We work with a multidisciplinary team to create treatment plans that address both acute and chronic mental health issues. Nurses on this unit work together as a team, facilitating groups, and helping patients achieve desired outcomes. If you have a passion for Behavioral Health this is the larges Bon Secours Behavioral Health unit and a great place to expand your mental health career.

Job Summary:

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Implementing clinical nursing interventions
• Having a highly diverse medical skillset
• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions: 

• Provide direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice) while closely monitoring progress/recovery
• Assess and documents the patient’s conditions and report changes as needed
• Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids, documenting thoroughly
• Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene
• Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and/or family/significant other that is necessary to plan and implement the treatment plan
• Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments
• Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (required for Pediatric BH Units)

Experience:

• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred, not required)

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)
• De-Escalation Training (preferred, not required)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Adult Behavioral Health Unit - Richmond Community Hospital

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