Registered Nurse (RN) - Military Unit
Company: Red River Hospital
Location: Wichita Falls
Posted on: June 15, 2022
Job Description:
Red River Hospital is the leading provider of inpatient and
outpatient behavioral healthcare in Wichita Falls, TX. Our
treatment services & specialized programs address drug and alcohol
addiction and co-occurring mental illness. Red River Hospital has
been a leader in behavioral healthcare for over 40 years, providing
superior healthcare treatment to the people, communities, and
military installations we serve. We are a private inpatient 96 bed
acute psychiatric facility dedicated to the treatment of behavioral
health and substance abuse services. Located in Wichita Falls,
Texas, Red River Hospital provides mental health and substance
abuse treatment to the following populations: -
- Dedicated military personnel
- Adults
- Seniors
- Adolescents (ages 12 through 17) Our excellent staff is
committed to the continuous improvement of behavioral healthcare by
providing treatment opportunities that promote individual, family,
and community wellness. As a team, we are dedicated to providing
high quality, outstanding care and attending to the individual
needs of each patient and their family in a caring and
compassionate manner. Serving Northern Texas and Southern Oklahoma
Our location in Wichita Falls allows for convenient access to
residents of nearby Texas cities like Burkburnett as well as South
Oklahoma cities like Lawton. Call the number below to begin the
process of healing. Mission, Vision & Values Mission: To provide
superior comprehensive behavioral healthcare and substance abuse
services to the people, communities, and hospitals we serve.
Vision: To be the behavioral healthcare provider and employer of
choice. Values: Integrity, respect, excellence. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
OF THE REGISTERED NURSE (RN):
- Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and
behavioral health needs of patient, 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 physician's orders are legible if taken verbally and
transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
- Ensure patient's status is assessed on an ongoing basis and
pertinent information gathered is documented. Notify physician of
significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox,
medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to
medications, etc.
- Nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs. Initial
treatment plan is completed upon admission.
- Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions
in providing direct patient care.
- Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document
accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on
required documents.
- Responsible for completing admission and discharge processed
efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining
professional boundaries, being respectful to personal space, giving
patient direct attention and maintaining rational detachment.
- Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as
directed.
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients,
visitors, coworkers and others involved in patient treatment in an
effective manner
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current RN license in the State of Texas or Multistate
License.
- CPR and SAMA certification required (training available upon
hire and offered by facility). WORK SCHEDULE:
- 7a - 7p & 7p - 7a
- Block Schedule
- Every other weekend BENEFITS: Working for Red River Hospital
affords you the chance to grow in your nursing career by working
for the only inpatient, acute behavioral health hospital in the
area. You will get the opportunity to learn and interact with those
individuals with mental health issues, and be able to understand
mental health, how it affects individuals, and the appropriate
treatments. You get to be a part of a team whose values and mission
are patient-centered as you work together to make a difference in
patients' lives and be a part of the change. Mental health is a
rewarding field as you get to experience the short-term effect of
your impact in the patients' lives on their journey to become the
best they can be. -
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Internal Retention Bonus Eligible
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Partial Company Match
- Paid Holidays (8 Total)
Keywords: Red River Hospital, Wichita Falls , Registered Nurse (RN) - Military Unit, Other , Wichita Falls, Texas
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