PRN Registered Nurse (RN)
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TruHealth
Clarksville, TN, US
Summary
The RN is responsible for evaluating and caring for psychiatric patients from admission to discharge, including implementing physician orders and treatment plans. They also provide individual and group therapy and educate families on medication and coping skills.
Job Description
About Unity Psychiatric Care
Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville and Bridgeport, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com.
POSITION SUMMARY
As a registered nurse (RN) at Unity Psychiatric Care, you will enjoy a workplace that makes the most of your skills and experience, while rewarding you with a generous compensation package and a chance to advance in your career.
Your skills and experience will help our multi-disciplinary teams manage the hospital’s day-to-day operations to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. Typical responsibilities include:
- Evaluating and caring for patients from admission to discharge
- Carrying out physician’s orders, completing clinical assessments, initiating and updating treatment plans
- Providing group and individual therapy/education to patients
- Providing treatment and interventions that may require restraints or seclusion
- Educating family members regarding medication administration and side effects, patient disorder characteristics, disease prevention and basic coping skills
WORK EXPERIENCE, CREDENTIALS AND EDUCATION
- One year of clinical nursing experience preferably in geriatrics and/or mental health
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a registered nursing degree
- Current state registered nursing (RN) license
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
- Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Our organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
Our Experience is Second to None.
TruHealth’s nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are contracted to work in skilled nursing facilities in multiple states, including Tennessee, Kansas, Oklahoma and others. Our providers expand patients’ access to care and may act as care managers for specialized Medicare Advantage health plans serving residents in long-term care communities.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Franklin, Tennessee
Our Experience is Second to None.
TruHealth’s nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are contracted to work in skilled nursing facilities in multiple states, including Tennessee, Kansas, Oklahoma and others. Our providers expand patients’ access to care and may act as care managers for specialized Medicare Advantage health plans serving residents in long-term care communities.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Franklin, Tennessee
