Registered Nurse II, Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse II, Behavioral Health

Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Incentive Available

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse II will apply the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. The RN II will also effectively communicate pertinent patient/family information to the health care team, collaborate in establishing patient goals and evaluate progress to ensure effective outcomes. In this role you will further professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.

• Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
• Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
• Nurse to Patient Ratio - 1:6

Position Shift:

Shift: We have both FT Day Shift (7a-3p) and FT Evening Shift (3p-11p) are both available.

Department/Unit Summary:

Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital is a 108-bed facility. It has 4 adult units in addition to a Child and Adolescent Unit. The Adult I unit treats patients with thought disorders. These patients are typically chronically and persistently mentally ill. Our Adult II unit treats patients with addictions as well as a comorbid psychiatric illness. Adult III is a mood-disorder unit with a small geriatric component. The Child and Adolescent Unit is one unit, but functions as two based on age; children ages 4-12 and adolescents ages 13-18. We treat patients with a variety of diagnoses, ranging from Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and autism, oppositional defiance disorder, to depression and first-break psychosis. Adult IV consists of 14 beds reserved for the voluntary treatment of primary psychotic disorders and mood disorders. The goal in Adult IV is a supportive transition plan for outpatient treatment. We also have a Psychiatric Assessment Services Department. Nurses in the Psychiatric Assessment Services department will assess and work with other health care professionals with conducting the initial and follow-up mental health evaluation(s). Please reference your unit of interest in your application.

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