All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Up to $15K Sign on Bonus (*15K nights, 10K days)

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

• Nursing Clinical Ladder Program*

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth Central Texas is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth Central Texas is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Days OR Nights Available

Shift : 7:00pm-7:00am OR 7:00am-7:00pm

Location: 2201 S. Clear Creek Rd, Killeen, Texas 76549

The community you’ll be caring for:

· Located in the heart of Texas, AdventHealth Central Texas provides care for the citizens of Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties.

· Both AdventHealth Central Texas is committed to reinvesting in the community by offering the services, technologies, and facilities to set the standard with the continually changing healthcare industry.

· As a member of our team of more than 1,000 employees you will enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits and opportunities for growth while working in an environment that is centered around our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Advent Health of Central Texas System’s Emergency Department (ED) has an 8-bed behavioral health safe area within the 38-bed main Emergency Department. The ED is divided into two areas; Horizontal Zone (HZ) 30 beds (25 exam rooms and 5 critical care rooms), an 8 bed sub-unit capable of handling behavioral health (BH) patients and Vertical Zone (VZ) (15) recliner chairs to manage lower acuity ESI 3, 4 and 5. The ED is a Trauma Level IV designated trauma center, Chest Pain Center with primary PCI and resuscitation, and Primary Stroke Center.

The ED Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team of inter-disciplinary team members, including Nurses, Psychiatrists, Emergency Department Physicians, Social Workers, and ancillary personnel as we provide emergency care to our most vulnerable mental health population. This role entails conducting rapid and comprehensive assessments, prioritizing interventions based on patients' mental health status, and administering appropriate treatments in alignment with established protocols. Collaborating closely with psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, the ER Behavioral Health Nurse will contribute to the development and execution of personalized care plans. Moreover, the Nurse will offer patient and family education, maintain meticulous documentation, and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Our ideal candidate would have at least one year of inpatient or behavioral crisis nursing experience and is looking to take on the next challenge in their career. The ED BH RN provides direct patient centered care in a critical care area as part of a multidisciplinary team to prioritize care through appropriate triage, assess the needs of the patient and provide treatment, and properly disposition the patient.

The ED BH RN works full time, part time or PRN. Variable shifts to meet the needs of the department which operates 24 hour a day, seven days a week. Weekend work is required.

The ED BH RN performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts; promotes and restores patients’ health by collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, completing the nursing process and the patients’ plans of care, providing emotional, physical and spiritual support to the patients and their families and supervising assigned team members. The ED BH RN utilizes physical assessment skills and advanced diagnostic technology to aid in the assessment of the patient’s nursing care needs. The ED BH RN continues to monitor and assess the patient’s physical condition, emotional and social needs, continually refining the plan-of-care to ensure achievement of the desired goals of the patient and facility outcomes.

The ED BH RN is under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and the assigned Team Lead Nurse. Actual roles and tasks may vary depending upon the area assigned.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Provides for delivery of patient care through assessment with identification and prioritization of presenting problems or needs, to facilitate optimum patient care

· Evaluates patients presented to the Emergency Room upon their arrival

o Prioritizes care upon evaluation using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) tool

o Assigns patients to appropriate treatment area based upon observations, vital signs, a brief history and/or assigned ESI triage level

o Informs charge nurse and/or physician of urgent/emergency cases

· Performs, properly documents and reports all procedures and assessments in accordance with departmental and hospital policy.

· Assesses for, documents and intervenes when abuse or neglect suspected

· Recognizes potential emergency/life threatening situations and implements preventive measures

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

· A graduate of an accredited school of nursing or degree program

· Our ideal candidate would have at least 1.0 years of inpatient or behavioral crisis nursing experience

· Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas or Compact State

· BLS

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Nursing

Organization: AdventHealth Central Texas

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24026623

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.