Job Description

Description :

AM & PM full-time and part-time shifts are available!

• 6:00-6:30 w/ rotating weekend (Generous shift differential for Saturday & Sunday)

ABOUT US: Highland Ridge Hospital is an 83-bed treatment facility located in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley. We provide inpatient treatment to people experiencing psychiatric and substance abuse challenges. Highland Ridge is owned by Acadia Healthcare, a national leader in the behavioral healthcare industry. We are the oldest specialty treatment program in the state of Utah and are fully accredited by the Joint Commission. We\xe2\x80\x99re seeking individuals who are compassionate and will work with us towards reducing the stigma around mental health!

AVAILABLE BENEFITS: Along with a great work environment, Highland Ridge Hospital offers competitive compensation and benefits. This includes:

• Health insurance
• Disability and Life insurance
• 401(k) and employer match
• Generous vacation and sick pay
• Holiday and personal paid time off
• Shift differentials (RN/Techs/Intake)
• Provided meals from the hospital cafeteria
• Regular opportunities for development and advancement

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude to foster a supportive and therapeutic environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients\xe2\x80\x99 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.
• Ensure patient\xe2\x80\x99s 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 emergencies, changes 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.
• 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

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current Apprentice Nurse license in Utah
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification are required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Acadia Healthcare