Registered Nurse (RN) / Behavioral Health / Adult Mental Health

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Griffin, GA

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***UP to $43/HR***

About ATC Healthcare Services

Every single day, we recruit healthcare professionals for jobs in the medical facilities that need them. And we fill positions of all kinds. Daily positions, weekly positions and more, for nearly every type of healthcare professional. Nurses, Physicians, PTs and OTs, techs, assistants, you name it. ATC Healthcare has over 30 years of experience, and we are here to help you find the right position that will match your skills and career path.

There are many benefits to working with ATC Healthcare. We offer competitive pay with multiple pay options to meet your needs. Employees can choose to be paid daily by a VISA Debit card or weekly by direct deposit. We also take care of processing your tax deductions so you can avoid a nasty surprise during tax season.

Compensation is based on experience and relevant skill set. All ATC Healthcare employees are hourly. Employees are eligible for overtime, holiday pay and some work assignments offer travel pay.

Best of all, you decide when and where you want to work! We have significant contracts and PRN/Per Diem shift opportunities.

Working for us is a great way to make extra money and to expand your skill set and professional network!

Job Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) / Behavioral Health / Psych

• Current State Specific REGISTERED NURSE (RN) License
• First Aid certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification - can be obtained during orientation
• Minimum of one year paid REGISTERED NURSE (RN) work experience within the past year of direct patient care in a similar setting

Job Description

• Possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills relative to the care of the adult or geriatric patient who is experiencing mental health disorders requiring behavioral, psychosocial, and physical assessment, therapies, and interventions.
• Applies specialized nursing knowledge in assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient response to complex conditions, therapies and interventions.
• Initiates nursing care, health teaching, and health counseling that support life and restore well-being, in accordance with the nurse practice act and under the direction and supervision of the appropriate personnel on the assigned Psychiatric/Mental Health Unit.
• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
• Conducts individualized patient assessment, prioritizing collection of data based on individual needs and condition.
• Conducts ongoing nursing assessment as dictated by the patient’s condition and in accordance with client facility’s protocols.
• Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
• Performs appropriate treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate and timely fashion.
• Provides individualized patient and family teaching.
• Documents patient assessments, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.
• Initiates emergency measures according to adult and client advanced adult resuscitation protocols, as applicable.
• Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Advocates patient rights with respect to advance directives and organ donation.
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift, as needed based on individualized patient assessment.
• Maintains competency in psychiatric or mental health care by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional Standards of Nursing Practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent national organization.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively and appropriately.

ATC Healthcare Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.