Overview

NEW NURSES (RNs) ARE WELCOME!

This is a great opportunity for nurses to break into the world of Behavioral Health Nursing.

Our therapy driven program provides services to physically healthy adolescents, who primarily require general oversight of health and education management. Similar to a school nurse environment (just longer shifts), our Mental Health Nurses work alongside our kids to ensure their safety and respond to behavioral concerns along with our dedicated care team.

Immediate Openings:

Hourly rates up to $44 per hour!

PRN Day Shift - 7AM - 7PM

PRN Night Shift - 7PM - 7AM, plus shift differential (Up to $6.00 per hour)

Situated in a historic neighborhood southeast of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, Resource Treatment Center provides comprehensive mental health/psychiatric treatment for youth who are suffering from emotional, behavioral, developmental, and psychiatric concerns.

We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:

• Shift Differentials up to $6.00 per hour!
• Competitive hourly rates
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• HSA & FSA
• Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D
• 401(K)- Retirement Plan- with company match

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 abuse 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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