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Delta Specialty Hospital

Memphis, Tennessee

You'll care for patients with mental health symptoms who also have medical concerns. Delta Specialty Hospital is a specialty hospital.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 30 · Applications close Sep 30, 2027

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts Shifts available - 12 hours
Unit and setting
Psych · Hospital Behavioral health patients with medical concerns
License
RN license 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 requirementsCurrent RN license for the state of employment, or eligible to practice there
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current RN license for the state of employment, or eligible to practice there 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
Certification
CPR certification CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Certification
De-escalation and restraint certification
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing school Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Experience
One year of nursing experience One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus

Preferred

Experience
Psychiatric, mental, behavioral or substance use nursing experience previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Memphis staff RN rolesMemphis staff RN postings that state pay run $30/hr to $40/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $37/hr, across 30 postings.
Pay differential
Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available
Sign-on bonus
$10,000
Extra pay
Shift differentials available
Bonus
$10,000 sign-on bonus $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for FT positions!Full-time positions

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental and vision insuranceStrong benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Benefits401(k) planAcadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan

The role and schedule

Day to day
Detox monitoring and physician notification
Day to day
Patient and family teaching on physical and behavioral health conditions Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Day to day
Medication administration Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
Day to day
Controlled substance counts Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
Day to day
Admission and discharge processing Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Day to day
Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
Hours stated
Shifts available - 12 hours
Details
New, state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technology Work in a brand new, state of the art facility outfitted with cutting edge technology and safety features
Details
Personal panic alarms throughout clinical and non-clinical areas implementing Personal Panic Alarm devices throughout all clinical and non-clinical areas

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Psychiatric Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

Posted on Delta Specialty Hospital’s careers page.

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Overview Pay Range is $35.48 / hr - $43.29 / hr $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for FT positions! Come join our team as a Registered Nurse at Delta Specialty Hospital! Delta Specialty Hospital is a place of hope and healing for individuals and families whose lives have been disrupted by medical and behavioral health challenges.

At Delta Specialty Hospital, we are proud to have served the Memphis community for 50 years. As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare, we’ve helped countless individuals learn to manage mental health symptoms while simultaneously caring for additional medical concerns in the most effective and progressive ways possible. Delta Specialty Hospital provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses.

Current benefits include: Competitive hourly rate with

  • shift differentials available

Strong benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision insurance Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan Work in a brand new, state of the art facility outfitted with cutting edge technology and safety features Shifts available - 12 hours Safety is paramount at Delta Specialty Hospital! We prioritize the well-being of our patients and staff by implementing Personal Panic Alarm devices throughout all clinical and non-clinical areas. These devices ensure immediate assistance can be summoned whenever necessary. Responsibilities

Registered nurse essential functions

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.

Qualifications

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. AHRN

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Memphis, TNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent
$1,181/mo
Household income
$51,736/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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