RN, RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing

Join to apply for the RN Sign on Bonus $7.5k role at East Tennessee Behavioral Health
. The position is a full‑time RN for both day and night shifts in Knoxville. Explore our updated rates of up to $43/hr and earn a $7.5k sign‑on bonus.

• Sign on Bonus $7.5k for FT RN's
• Pay:
  Up to $43/hr
• $6/hr Night Differential & $8/hr Weekend Night Differential
• $1,000 RN Referral Bonus For Employees
• Flexible 12‑hour shift schedules
• Career Growth Potential
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, HSAs, FSAs, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and more

Full‑time and part‑time RN positions available for days and nights with rotating weekends. 12‑hour shift schedules.

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co‑workers, and others involved in inpatient treatment.

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse license per state of employment or eligibility to practice nursing in the state.
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus.
• CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.