RN – Behavioral Health Position Available In Catoosa, Georgia

Job Description:

RN

• Behavioral Health at SOVAH Health
• Danville summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) in Behavioral Health providescomprehensive care to patients, performing assessments, medicationadministration, and psychosocial support.

The role involvescollaborating with healthcare teams, educating patients andfamilies, and advocating for patient well-being. This position isbased in a teaching hospital focused on fostering a supportiveenvironment for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Description:

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Behavioral Health
• Days
• 7a-7p $20,000

Sign-on Bonus Eligible Position Summary:

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing processin accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Performs plan of care intervention, including medicationadministration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as wellas other medical care treatment. Performs initial physiological needs assessment on patients uponadmission and performs shift psychosocial needs assessment duringeach shift. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition asappropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living,including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, andambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patientcare, including patient transfer, discharge, referral andspiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and providespatient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition,and circumstances. Prepares, administers, assesses and documents the effectiveness ofmedication administration. Evaluates patient response to all procedures and interventionscarried out both on a physical and psychological basis. Assesses patient’s psychological response to hospitalization anddiagnosis each shift. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being ofthe patient.

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you areappreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health

• Danville is a 250 bed hospital with the region’s only designatedChest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center.

Weare an academic teaching site for residents, medical students,nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physicianassistants.

Where We Are:

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown,Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small town charm.

We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene, numerouslocal restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, andvast recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-timeemployees Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package forfull-time employees Employee Assistance Program

• mental, physical, and financialwellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-basedtraining And much more

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Registered Nurse from the Virginia Board of Nursing or compactState required Bachelor’s degree preferred Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and takeappropriate action. Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shiftpatterns including weekends and holidays to ensure continuity ofcare and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients ofSovah Health Danville on all units. Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health

• Danville is committed to providing Equal EmploymentOpportunities for all applicants and employees and complies withall applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employeeor applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age,religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, genderidentity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status or any other basisprotected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health, Patient Care, PsychosocialSupport, Medication Administration, Healthcare Collaborator,Patient Education, BLS Certified, Critical Thinking, NursingProfession