Lakeland Behavioral Health System is a proud member of the Acadia Healthcare Family. We are a leading provider of acute inpatient and residential treatment services for children, adolescents, and seniors. Lakeland began solely providing psychiatric services in 1989 and has grown into a 206-bed facility, with patients from across the United States.
Sign on Bonus of $4K for full time day shift and $5K for full time night shift
This position requires a Registered Nurse with excellent communication and organization skills as well as attention to detail.
In this role you will plan and maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions. Additional duties include the following:
* Ensure physician orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
* Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
* Accurately administer medications and document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
* Ensure admission and discharges are processed efficiently and accurately as directed
* Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
* Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients/residents, visitors, coworkers and others involved in patient treatment in an effective manner
One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Lakeland is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to patients, residents, and families you treat at their most vulnerable times. And you will have the opportunity to grow, learn and advance in your career. Lakeland Behavioral Health values Diversity and Inclusivity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
