East Tennessee Behavioral Health is seeking Full Time and Part Time Registerd Nurse (RN) ** Sign on Bonus $15k for FT Nights** ** Sign on Bonus $10k for FT Days** NEW UPDATED SALARY RATES UP TO $43 PER HOUR! $6/hr Night Differential & $8/hr Weekend Night Differential $1,000 RN Referral Bonus For Employees Flexible Schedules (12-hour shifts) Career Growth Potential Available Shifts and Hours We have full-time and part-time staff Registered Nurse (RN) positions available for Days and Nights with rotating weekends.
We offer 12-hour shift schedules! At East Tennessee Behavioral Health, teamwork isn't just something we talk about, it's something we experience every day. Our nurses are supported by an Administration Team that is visible, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping staff succeed.
Whether it's a quick phone call or an in-person conversation, support is always within reach, no matter the time of day. Beyond the units, our campus offers patients opportunities to engage in activities throughout the facility, creating a more dynamic and healing environment. We also have an HR team that makes it a priority to celebrate and appreciate our staff, from recognition events to fun surprises for occasions like National Waffle Day What truly sets ETNBH apart is the sense of connection across the organization.
Nurses, administrators, HR, and team members from every department come together with a shared purpose: delivering exceptional care while supporting one another. It's a place where people are willing to lend a hand, celebrate successes, and work side by side to create a positive experience for both patients and staff. Registered Nurse
At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more. REGISTERED NURSE
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 regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. 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 inpatient treatment.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements 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. #LI-ETBH #LI-JM1 PRECAMP