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Registered Nurse (RN) - $15k Bonus

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a psychiatric hospital that offers mental health care for a wide range of age groups, including adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 24

Shift and hours
Days: 7:00am - 7:00pm · Nights: 7:00pm - 7:00am · 12-⁠hour shifts · 12-⁠hour shifts Days: 7:00am - 7:00pm Nights: 7:00pm - 7:00am
Unit and setting
Psych · Behavioral Health adolescents, adults and geriatric patients
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 requirementsRegistered Nurse (RN) license or eligible to practice
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligible to practice 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 and de-escalation and restraint certification CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Certification
First aid based on state or facility requirements First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
Education
graduate from an accredited school of nursing Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Experience
1 year of nursing experience One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus

Preferred

Experience
previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Tennessee staff rolesTennessee staff postings that state pay run $26/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $46/hr, across 416 postings.
Pay differential
Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available
Sign-on bonus
$15,000
Tuition assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for FT Nightsfor FT Nights
Bonus
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for FT Daysfor FT Days
Extra pay
shift differentials available

Benefits

  • BenefitsTuition ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement
  • Benefitsmedical, dental, and vision insuranceStrong benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • BenefitsAcadia Healthcare 401(k) planAcadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
  • BenefitsWork in a brand new, state of the art facility outfitted with cutting edge technology and safety featuresWork in a brand new, state of the art facility outfitted with cutting edge technology and safety features
  • BenefitsProfessional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industryProfessional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus available for full-time candidates
More benefits (3)
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
assess physical and behavioral health needs Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
Day to day
develop and implement nursing care plans Develop and implement nursing care plans.
Day to day
maintain medical records and educate patients and families Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Day to day
provide nursing care within professional standards and policy
Day to day
ensure verbal physician orders are legible and transcribed Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
Day to day
assess patient status and document pertinent information ongoingly Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
Day to day
notify physicians of significant changes in status
Day to day
complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
Day to day
utilize universal precautions in direct patient care Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
Day to day
accurately administer medications per order Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
Day to day
document controlled substance administration count Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
Day to day
process admissions and discharges efficiently Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Day to day
maintain therapeutic rapport and professional boundaries Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
Day to day
provide direction or coordinate unit activities Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
Day to day
communicate therapeutically and professionally Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

The workplace

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital
Address
804 N Holtzclaw Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404

About Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

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

Original listing

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Shifts Available

Days: 7:00am - 7:00pm Nights: 7:00pm - 7:00am Pay range: starting at $36/hr!

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus for FT Nights

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for FT Days

Come join our team as a Registered Nurse at Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital! If you are passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth this position is right for you!

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a psychiatric hospital that offers mental health care for a wide range of age groups, including adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Competitive hourly rate with

  • shift differentials available

$10,000 sign-on bonus available for full-time candidates 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 Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.

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.

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.

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What's around it?

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital · Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga, TNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% below the US average

Median rent
$1,256/mo
Household income
$64,523/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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