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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. This position is 7pm to 7am with alternating weekends.

BENEFITS

Our organization provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our RNs. Current benefits include the following:

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions only

• 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.

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.

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)