Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Adult Inpatient
WellSpan Health · Gretna · $23,000 (stated in the posting)
Full-time (80 hours biweekly)
Schedule: evenings
Every-other weekend and rotating holidays
Sign On Bonus Eligible
Program Description
Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
Join a dedicated team providing acute psychiatric care for adults ages 18 and older experiencing mental health crises. With an average length of stay of 6-8 days, the unit focuses on rapid assessment, stabilization, and treatment through medication management, therapeutic programming, and individual, group, and family therapy.
The unit cares for patients with a wide range of behavioral health needs, including mood and thought disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, dementia-related conditions, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and individuals at risk for self-harm or elopement. Care is delivered through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach focused on stabilization and a successful transition to the next level of care.
General Summary
Provides professional nursing care at the beginner practitioner level in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.
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