Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Eastside Medical Center
Snellville, GA

Charge RN-Behavioral Health, Weekend Option Nights

Charge RN Behavioral Health- Weekend Option Nights- Piedmont Eastside * Weekend Option requires you work both Saturday and Sunday nights, with one night during the week additional Piedmont Eastside- Behavioral Health: Our 62-bed Behavioral Health Unit is seeking compassionate mental health clinicians to care for patients with psychiatric illnesses. Our recovery-oriented program provides opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative care environment. * 62-bed Inpatient Psychiatric Center * Adult Psych Unit (ages 18- 64) * Geriatric Psych Unit (ages 65 and older.) (Patients in this unit requires assistance with all aspects of daily living -Total Care) * Intensive Outpatient Program * ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) * New Graduate Program for RN's passionate about Behavioral Health JOB PURPOSE: Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during his/her shift. Provides clinical care as needed when census demands. Communicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leader(s). Serves as resource for guidance and assistance to the staff. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Coordinates delivery of quality nursing care to include facilitating patient flow in coordination with Bed Control, Patient Access, or Administrative Supervisor to include triage, admissions, discharges, and transfers. 2. Monitors patient care delivery, to include appropriate implementation of protocol, administration of medications, and treatment modalities. 3. Communicates patient flow/patient care issues to appropriate physician and/or clinical manager. 4. Coordinates issues of diversion, as appropriate. 5. Coordinates equitable distribution of staff assignments based on skill mix, staffing levels, patient diagnosis, volume, and acuity. Adjusts assignments as needed during the shift. 6. Fairly and equitably administers departmental and hospital policies. 7. Assists the clinical manager, as necessary, to ensure appropriate staffing levels and most efficient use of staffing plan. 8. Monitors census and appropriately anticipates the need to assume clinical role as needed. 9. Maintains a high level of clinical competency in administering nursing care to include accurate determination of patient's acuity and Implements appropriate medical response to include use of protocols/policies/pathways. 10. Promptly reports issues that cannot be resolved during the shift to clinical manager, with suggestions for resolution. 11. Ensures that system issues involving other departments, that can cause decreased quality of care or productivity, are reported to the clinical manager. 12. Promotes customer satisfaction by responding to service issues in a timely and effective manner. 13. Serves as a resource and a role model for the nursing and ancillary staff on the assigned unit. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES * Leadership Skills * Effective Communication Skills * Initiative * Independent Judgment * Ability to handle stressful environments Experience the advantages of real career change Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future. As an RN, your dedication to holistic, patient-centered care in your community is deeply valued. Piedmont supports nurses with the compensation, work/life balance, and resources they deserve. You'll work in a positive, collaborative environment alongside dedicated team members, and use state-of-the-art technology that strengthens patient care and services. You may participate in clinical research that opens doors to working on the forefront of medical advances and changes patient lives. Apply today to make a positive difference in every life you touch. Total Rewards that work for you: ● Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles ● Total Wellness programs for you and your family o Wellness Coaching App - 24/7 Live Coaching o Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching o Financial Wellness Planning and Education o Broad Employee Assistance Program services ● PTO your way o Combined PTO days for greater flexibility o 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work) o Employer Paid Military Leave o Opportunity for PTO cash-in o Celebrate Diversity - Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday ● Benefits o Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans o Dental and Vision o Adoption Assistance o Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care o Health Reimbursement Account o Fully paid long term disability o Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate of a nursing program. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: One (1) year of nursing experience in a hospital setting required. MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred. Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum). Demonstrated clinical competency. #GD #LI-POST IND123