Job Information
Acadia Healthcare Registered Nurse (RN) -PRN in Valdosta, Georgia
Description
The Registered Nurse (RN) at Greenleaf Center is essential to our patient's recovery. As an RN, you have the opportunity to enhance your current nursing skill set, develop new capabilities, assume greater responsibilities, and become a recognized leader in your field. Every day that you are with us, you will make a vital contribution to the health and well-being of individuals in crisis and their loved ones. Experience working with a Military patient population preferred, not required.
BENEFITS
Our organization provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our RNs. Current benefits include the following:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FS)
Prescription drug coverage
A focus on training: mentorship programs, and training orientation.
AVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS
We have full -time day and night shifts available. Shifts are 12-hours, 3 days per week with every other rotating weekend. Day shift is 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, night shift is 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM. Shift differentials available. Our positions are hiring immediately. Orientation is 4-6 weeks and includes a mentorship program.
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.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Must possess current RN license as required by Georgia.
We prefer one year of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility.
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.
**This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per local, state and/or federal laws/regulations. A medical or religious exemption form is available.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Problem Solving: Advanced
Planning & Organizing: Advanced
Oral Communication: Advanced
Leadership: Advanced
Written Communication: Advanced
Attention to Detail: Advanced
Behaviors
Required
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Education
Required
Associates or better in Nursing/Healthcare
High School/GED or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Reg Nurse
Experience
Preferred
- 1 year: RN
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)