FT Registered Nurse CBH

Carrus Behavioral Hospital is a new, state-of-the-art, 28-bed child and adolescent behavioral facility. We provide 24-hour inpatient behavioral care for patients ages 5 through 17 who require a safe and therapeutic environment. Our multidisciplinary team, led by a board-certified psychiatrist, provides evidence-based therapies tailored to the needs of each child, adolescent, and family, and our effective management teams ensure that the hospital runs smoothly and that every patient leaves satisfied.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assesses and evaluates patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.Develops, discusses and communicates a plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family to address identified needs.Evaluates the patient’s response to the care provided; modifies care upon response elicited.Coordinates nursing care and patient/family education for psychiatric patients through the use of the nursing process.Reports to work in a timely manner and adheres to policies, procedures, and processes.Performs Other Job Duties As Needed And/or As Assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Must be a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.A minimum of 3 years of experience in nursing, substance disorders, and/or behavioral health is preferred.Requires intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and intermediate knowledge of electronic medical record documentation/utilization in a paperless setting.Must be able to effectively communicate in English via verbal and written means.LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:Must hold a current state Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license.BLS certification is required upon hire.De-escalation training is required within 30 days of hire.