Registered Nurse

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.