Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

• Perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department.
• Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy.
• Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education.

Requirements

Minimum Education

• Associate's degree in nursing - Required
• Bachelor's degree in nursing - Preferred

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must beable to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Handle with Care Certification or CPI within 90 days of hire preferred
• ACLS-preferred

Licenses:

• Valid licensure in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or multi state/compact RN license

Minimum Work Experience

• 1.5 years of psychiatric/behavioral health, bedside experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience in a behavioral health facility is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• PTO

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