Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Kindred Healthcare
Columbus, GA

Registered Nurse Behavioral and Mental Health

Do you enjoy helping patients with mental/behavioral health and addiction issues? Would you like to choose to work with adults, adolescents, geriatric patients, or our psychiatric emergency department? Are you looking for a positive team-oriented department where you feel appreciated and respected as a Nurse in a dynamic atmosphere that puts patient care first? The Bradley Center of St. Francis-Emory Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in our growing psychiatric facility. We are dedicated in our goal to provide our community with the best psychiatric care in the area, and our RN's have an integral role in making that happen! The Bradley Center has been providing psychiatric and mental health services to our community for over 60 years, and we take pride in being a patient-focused community-based facility. We provide training in behavioral and mental health care, addiction care, and the opportunity to advance in your RN career by promoting growth from within. Offering excellent benefit packages, continuous pay increases, some of the most competitive pay in the area, flexible self-scheduling, excellent retirement packages, and more!! This Registered Nurse will be responsible but not limited to the following: * Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director, perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department. * Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy. * Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. * Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education. At St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent employees. Our Nurses are able to directly experience the healing care they are providing as our patients progress. We know that our employees deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today! Minimum Education Associate degree in nursing Required (RN) Bachelor's degree in nursing Preferred (RN) Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a busy environment and take appropriate action when needed. Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS). Handle with Care Certification or CPI within 90 days of hire preferred. ACLS-preferred. Licenses: Valid licensure in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or multi state/compact RN license. Minimum Work Experience: Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting preferred. Experience in a behavioral health facility is preferred. New graduates encouraged to apply as well.