RN, Mental Health Nurse, Healthcare Nursing

PRN Registered Nurse (RN)

Mountain Youth Academy (a UHS company) is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing team! What do our current nurses value at Mountain Youth Academy & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.

You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.

Mountain Youth Academy is centrally located near Johnson City, TN, Boone, NC, and Abingdon, VA. We are a 120-bed residential treatment facility and assist in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health issues for our young adolescent patients. A Registered Nurse (RN) in a Residential Treatment Center (RTC) position is primarily responsible for assessing patients' conditions, administering medications, providing necessary care based on treatment plans, educating patients and families about their treatment, and maintaining detailed medical records, all while prioritizing the unique needs of individuals in a residential treatment setting;

this includes fostering open communication with patients, their families, and other healthcare team members. Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Patient Assessment and Monitoring:
  Regularly evaluate patients' physical and mental health status, including vital signs, behavioral changes, and potential withdrawal symptoms.
• Medication Administration:
  Accurately administering prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders. Monitoring for potential side effects and adverse reactions to medications.
• Treatment Plan Implementation:
  Participating in development of individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
• Attendance incentives
• Shift differential pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free meals

Qualifications Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program and licensed (or license eligible) in the State of Tennessee
• Associate Degree EMR Electronic Medical Record
• Phlebotomy
• Knowledge of mental health disorders
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications
• Phlebotomy
• Exceptional ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills.

*** This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification***

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