
Job Information
Acadia Healthcare Registered Nurse in Saint Louis, Missouri
Description
McCallum Place is a nationally acclaimed, comprehensive eating disorder treatment center for preadolescents, adolescents, adults, males and females. We are unique in that we offer on-site medical and psychiatric management and care combined with intensive individualized psychotherapy, making our center a center of excellence and great alternative to traditional hospital settings. We integrate personalized nutritional support and best practices treatment in a home-like setting. Our state-of-the-art eating disorder treatment programs and setting are designed to create an environment of structure and support for restorative treatment.
Benefits:
Being a part of a fun and compassionate working environment alongside an excellent team
Medical , Dental and Vision plans available
401k
Company paid AD&D and Life Insurance
Paid time off
This position offers a competitive salary
Key Responsibilities:
Provides one-on-one assistance to patients in crisis
Attends to the nutritional and dietary needs of the patients
Demonstrates normalized eating behaviors and beliefs through redirection and modeling
provides accurate and ongoing assessment of patient's status
Coordinates patients discharge and/or transition between levels of care and medication reconciliation
Communicates and advocates for each patient to appropriate treatment team members
Under nurse supervision, assist in medical tasks for patients including, taking vitals, weights, and dispensing medications
Demonstrates professional conduct, respect, and compassion towards all patients, families, co-workers and the public as a representative of McCallum Place
Demonstrate the ability to organize and complete assignments
Requirements:
Current RN License
CPR and First Aid certification desired
Minimum three months experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity
Excellent verbal and written communication
Crisis intervention and problem solving skills
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Safety Minded: Novice
Attention to Detail: Novice
Behaviors
Preferred
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)