RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!!FacilityCentral Harnett Hospital
LocationLillington, North Carolina
DepartmentDorothea Dix Harnett Adolescent Psych Unit
Job FamilyNursing
Work Shift*Summary*Registered Nurse, RN plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
*Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities*Major Job FunctionsThe Following Is a Summary Of The Major Essential Functions Of This Job. The Incumbent May Perform Other Duties, Both Major And Minor, That Are Not Mentioned Below. In Addition, Specific Functions May Change From Time To Time:
*Minimum Qualifications*The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
*Education And Formal Training*:* Associate's degree in nursing required * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred * Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure
At Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care we strive to provide quality care trauma informed care. As Harnett Healthcare has been an integral part of our community since 1937, we strive to hold the foundational values of the institution. Working in behavioral health gives us the unique opportunity to make a positive impression on adolescents who visit our unit. Your greetings, acknowledgment, comforting gestures, and genuine caring acts will transcend the time patients spend in our unit and leave a lasting impact.
At Harnett Health Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care - Harnett not only do we work as a TEAM, but we are FAMILY.
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*Unit Description:** Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care is a 16-bed mixed ED that provides innovative patient centered care to individuals of Harnett and surrounding counties. * Our team is comprised of Access Coordinators (AC), Registered Nurses (RN), Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT), Recreational Therapists (RT), Social Workers (SW) and Security. * We accept acute psychiatric patients with various psychiatric and mental health diagnosis. Our patients are independent in ADLs and must be able to participate in daily groups sessions. * Average Length of Stay: 5-10 days * Ages: 12-17 * Genders: Male and Female * All staff work 12-hour shifts (7-7) on a rotating track schedule.
*Work Experience:** New graduate nurses are welcomed to apply for full-time roles. * Psych experience highly preferred!
*Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required*:* Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills * Verbal and written skills required * Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills * Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served
*Physical Requirements*:* Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs * Visual acuity for observation of patients * Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting * May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.
*Required Licenses And Certifications*BLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of Nursing
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