What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Adult Psychiatry position at CoxHealth?
Summary
About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named on of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Additional Information about the position
- $12,500 Sign-On Bonus, up to 60 hours of front-loaded Personal Time Off
- Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates
- $1.00 Certification pay for qualified candidates
- $1.00 BSN pay for qualified candidates
- Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000
Job Summary
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The psychiatric unit nurse cares for patients with behavioral health illnesses in an acute care setting. The psychiatric unit nurse is responsible to conduct intake interviews, assess and evaluate the patient, establish a plan of care, maintain a safe therapeutic environment, work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and may conduct therapeutic groups.
Job Requirements
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Education
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Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
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Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
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Experience
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Preferred: Previous nursing experience
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Skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
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Exhibits valuable time management skills
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Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
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Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
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Licensure/Certification/Registration
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Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
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Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
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