About the Company
Heartland Behavioral Health has been providing care for children and adolescents for over 100 years in Nevada, Missouri. We treat male and female patients ages 4 through 17 in acute and ages 4 through 17 females in the residential programs for conditions ranging from depression, anxiety and other mood disorders to recovering from a traumatic event. All of our programs have been designed and tailored to help our patients grow and prosper. Heartland programs are provided with a focus on Trauma Informed Care.
About the Role
The Registered Nurse provides leadership to the mental health treatment team during a designated shift through making patient assignments for responsibilities and activities and general supervision of programming, treatment, and direct care staff.
Responsibilities
- Communicate specific patient information through receiving and giving shift report including, but not limited to, patients diagnosis, treatment plan issues, specific behaviors, medical issues, special precautions.
- Make patient assignments taking into account staff capabilities and patient needs.
- Assesses each patient daily and documents in progress notes.
- Reviews flow sheet and documents behaviors noted.
- Other Duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a diploma or an associate degree, B.S.N. preferred.Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state of Missouri.Required Skills
Knowledge of Professional Nursing.Advanced knowledge of adolescent and child behaviors and knowledge of nursing interventions that are appropriate for the treatment of children and adolescents in need of psychiatric care.Strong communication skills and customer service oriented.Preferred Skills
Experience in the psychiatric treatment of children and an adolescent is preferred.Pay range and compensation package
Benefits Include :Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan401(K) with company match and discounted stock planEducational reimbursementChallenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time OffCareer development opportunitiesSoFi Student Loan Refinancing ProgramLoan forgiveness programShift DifferentialsSign-On bonus $8000.00Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.
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