Behavioral Health Nurse / RN / Crisis Center

Company: Rha Health Services Llc
Location: Lenoir
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

We are hiring for:Behavioral Health Nurse / RN / Crisis CenterType:RegularIf you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!This position is a member of a team that provides support, services, and treatments necessary to provide integrated care to individuals with behavioral health diagnosis or substance use disorders. Provides oversight and general nursing care and services to persons in a facility-based crisis/non-hospital detox setting. All patients are voluntary and perform their own ADLs. No physical or chemical restraints. Average length of stay of patients is 5 -7 days.This position provides oversight and general nursing care to persons with behavioral health and substance use diagnoses our new Behavioral Health Urgent Care setting. Relies on education, skill, and judgment to provide quality services to the people we serve with limited direction and supervision. Ability to assess and address crisis needs effectively and efficiently.-No physical restraints-All patients perform their own ADLs-Minimum paperwork and documentationPay: Depending on experienceFull Time Position: 36-40 hoursWeekend & Nights Shift DifferentialWhy should you apply?Unbeatable company culture Where Humans BloomCompetitive hourly rateShift differential for overnight/weekend hours#HPNURSEJob ResponsibilitiesUtilize your skills and expertise, current nursing assessment skills and knowledge of nursing principles to assess and monitor clients, participating in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment and responding to crises on a timely basis.Comply with Controlled Substances policy and procedures in maintaining accurate inventories and controlled logs, following appropriate guidelines for investigation of discrepanciesMonitor consumers and taking appropriate action for side effects and adverse reactions to medicationsComplete QA activities as requested and participating in the QA processCommunicate effectively with the teamOur ideal Registered Nurse has excellent listening and communication skills, can pick up on nonverbal communication and is eager to work on nonstandard nursing assignments.Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include:Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing, with a minimum of an Associates Degree in Nursing.Must meet the education, experience, licensure/certification requirements specified by the service definition of the service being providedPrefer one year of nursing experience.Experience in behavioral health nursing preferred.Some college training and/or management experience helpfulValid drivers license (this is a condition of employment) including personal vehicle insurance coverage.Must maintain proficiency in company sponsored training and certifications and privileging if required.Pre-employment screening:Complete criminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)Drug testingEducation verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.Proof of employment history or references (if required)Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.We offer the following benefits to employees:Payactiv: early access to the money youve earned from hours youve already worked, before payday!Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)401(k) retirement savings programWellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and FinancialChronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsEEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.About RHA:At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.by Jobble

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