RN Nights Behavioral Health
About this role
Overview
FT Night shift available - 12 hour shifts - Behavioral Health
Cross Creek Hospital - Austin, TX
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!
Cross Creek Hospital in Austin, TX is a 90-bed acute inpatient psychiatric hospital that is highly accredited and provides services to Adults, Geriatric - Inpatient, Detox and Partial Hospitalization patients. We specialize in providing comprehensive and compassionate treatment for individuals who are struggling with mental health issues and substance use disorder (SUD) concerns.
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.
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 use disorder (SUD) 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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Company at a glance
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Located near Walnut Creek in Northeast Austin, Texas, Cross Creek Hospital Together with Ascension Seton provides exceptional clinical care for those grappling with substance abuse problems and co-occurring disorders. At our treatment center, we offer inpatient care, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programming, detoxification services, and programming designed specifically for adolescents.
The skilled and compassionate team at Cross Creek Hospital ensures that each patient is provided with the care deemed necessary for his or her specific treatment needs so that he or she can achieve success in recovery. Working with a team of licensed professionals including therapists, psychiatrists, and nurse practitioners, patients can obtain comprehensive care for the following conditions:
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Conduct disorder
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
- Dementia
- Anxiety disorder
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Suicidal thoughts
- Self-harm
- Impulse control
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Substance abuse (alcohol, synthetic marijuana, cocaine, prescription drugs, meth, heroin)
Every senior, adult, and adolescent patient we care for will benefit from the evidence-based care provided by our team of professionals, as well research-supported techniques and methods that will encourage the patient’s continual progress in recovery, regardless of his or her diagnosis.
We remain one of the leaders in mental health and drug addiction treatment, has developed an environment where all patients can fully focus on their recovery and begin thriving in a manner where they are capable of developing a happy, healthy lifestyle. To learn more about our hospital, please contact us at (512) 549-8021.
Top Benefits
- Medical
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Vision
- Dental
- Voluntary Short-term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Long-term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Financial Support
- Tuition Reimbursement
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