RN- Part Time (Nights)

Acadia Healthcare

Norcross, GA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Norcross, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Description



​ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



​Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, 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 physician’s orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.



​Ensure patient’s status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented.



​Collaborate with others to ensure that all patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.



​Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.



​Ensure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.



​Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.



​Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.



​Responsible for completing admission and discharge processed efficiently and accurately as directed.



​Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, being respectful to personal space, giving patient direct attention and maintaining rational detachment.



​Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.



​Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others involved in patient treatment in an effective manner.



​OTHER FUNCTIONS:



​Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.



​EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:



​Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.



​One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.



​LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:



​Current RN license as required by state.



​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


+ Leadership: Novice


+ Attention to Detail: Novice


+ Communication: Novice




Behaviors

Required


+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group


+ Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking


+ Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity




Motivations

Required


+ Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help


+ Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business


+ Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization




Education

Required


+ Associates or better in Nursing/Healthcare




Licenses & Certifications

Required


+ Reg Nurse




Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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About the Company

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Acadia Healthcare

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country. Acadia provides premier psychiatric and chemical dependency services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, and therapeutic school based programs.

Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders.

Acadia’s management style and philosophy is one of collaboration and flexibility as we create an energetic and team oriented service delivery system. Our organization values input from employees, physicians, and all strategic alliances. As evidenced in our mission statement, Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create behavioral health centers where people receive care that enables them to regain hope in a supportive, caring environment. We want Acadia to be synonymous with excellent care, phenomenal customer service and an unparalleled commitment to our patients, staff, physicians, and community.

Acadia is a provider of inpatient behavioral healthcare services. Acadia operates a network of 201 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 8,300 beds in 37 states, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. Acadia provides psychiatric and chemical dependency services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, and therapeutic school-based programs.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
2005
WEBSITE
http://www.acadiahealthcare.com/