Adult Behavioral Health RN
Hattiesburg, MS
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - PG Adult Behavioral Health

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Employment Type: Clinical

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) will work under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator to provide quality patient care in adult behavioral health. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care in collaboration with physicians and ancillary staff. The RN is accountable to the Nurse Manager and may be assigned additional duties as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate care and assess/intervene when patient conditions worsen.
• Perform technical nursing skills such as medication administration, IV access and maintenance, Foley catheter care, venipuncture, blood product administration, restraint application and monitoring, sterile dressing, and both complex and routine treatments as ordered.
• Operate and troubleshoot medical equipment including traction devices, wound vacuums, compression devices, telemetry monitors, blood glucose monitors, and specialty beds.
• Safely position and assist patients using devices like abduction pillows, splints, slings, braces, neck collars, walkers, crutches, and immobilizers.
• Maintain thorough, timely documentation and communicate effectively with healthcare team members.
• Stay current with clinical skills, competencies, equipment, and certifications required in the nursing area.
• Implement individualized care plans, provide prompt intervention for clinical changes, and prevent complications in patients needing cardiac monitoring, stroke care, and medical-surgical care.
• Promote a culture of compassionate care, teamwork, and courtesy.
• Practice financial responsibility by using supplies efficiently and minimizing overtime.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Mississippi
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients
• Med Surg and telemetry nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Handle with Care training
• Restraint and Seclusion training

Contract Length

• Approximately 9 weeks

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.