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RN - Day or Night Shift

Life Center of Galax

Galax, Virginia

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 1 · Applications close Sep 1, 2027

License
RN license Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by Tennessee or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
Term
Permanent

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License
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EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Certification
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
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Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
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First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
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Preferred

Experience
One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use disorder (SUD) nursing experience a plus

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Virginia staff rolesVirginia staff postings that state pay run $30/hr to $58/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $51/hr, across 911 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$20,000

The workplace

Life Center of Galax
Hiring organization

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  • Can you walk me through sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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  • 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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Your fit

Original listing

Posted on Life Center of Galax’s careers page.

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Overview Life Center of Galax is looking for experienced RN's! $20k Sign on bonus for Full Time

Available Shifts

  • FT Day Shift 7:00AM-7:00PM
  • FT Night Shift 7:00PM-7:00AM
  • $38 - $50 per hour based on years of experience & education
  • We offer competitive rates
  • shift differentials, sign on bonuses, opportunities for growth, generous benefits and longevity of service in our community of Galax!

Life Center of Galax/Hillsville is Virginia's leading residential, outpatient and detox rehab center providing high quality and personalized treatment for over 50 years. The programs we offer are designed to improve patients’ lives by effectively treating any existing substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health concerns. 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. 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 Tennessee or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use disorder (SUD) 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. AHRN

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What's around it?

In Galax, VA

Galax, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$743/mo
Household income
$38,675/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Galax, VA

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