November 5, 2024

Amergis Healthcare Staffing

Fuquay-Varina

FULL TIME

Pediatric Behavioral Health RN

Pediatric Behavioral Health RN
Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC
Job Type: Full-time Contract - 13 weeks - extension and direct hire options
Work Hours: 36/48 hours per week, biwkly rotating schedule, 7p-7a

Job Duties / Essential Functions

Provide nursing care based on client needs.
Assist with the development of plan of care.
Observe client behavior and physical status and notify Licensed Clinician, DON and/or Physician of changes in condition.
Assist in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment that respects client's rights.
Assist clients with activities of daily living, encouraging independent behavior when appropriate.
May supervise LPN's during shift.
Assist in the performance and/or observation of restraints as necessary when ordered by a licensed professional using the current approved Kids Peace restraint methodology on youth who may weigh in excess of 250 pounds and who are verbally and/or physical threatening or otherwise presenting a threat to themselves or others.
Administer medications as per Physician's orders and observe, record, and report evidence of adverse reactions to medications.
Perform all other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing and Leadership.

Qualifications

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing and current North Carolina RN Licensure required.
One year nursing experience preferred.
Must attend 12 hours of Person Centered Thinking training prior to or within 90 days of hire.
The candidate must pass the criminal record history clearance and a child abuse clearance and any other required clearances as well as possess a valid driver's license.
LSCI, SCM, Ukeru training as appropriate for position.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.