RN Nights (6PM-6AM) Full Time Palms Behavioral Health Harlingen, Texas About the Job: The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to patients. Supervising care treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, CNAs and other staff on assigned unit and shift. Developing, implementing, and evaluating an individual plan of care for each patient. Assessment and re-assessment of patients. Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team. Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner. Roles and Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring patient safety at all times. Assesses patient's status on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented. Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission. Takes physician's orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews physician's orders. Ensures physician's orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure. Accurately administers medications per ordered note and documents accurate count of controlled substance. Adjusts medications under provider's supervision as needed; monitors lab results to validate medication compliance. Notifies physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc. Supervises self-administration of medications using safety initiative of using two means of patient identification: documents and reports effects of scheduled and PRN medications. Maintains accountability of administration, recording, control and security of medications, including narcotics. Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed. Confers regularly with treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, physician) regarding patient care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc. Provides education/explanation to patients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, patient's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal patient care. Monitors patient acuity, census, staffing needs, and makes arrangements for coverage as needed, following established guidelines. Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all patients on each shift and patient assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned. Gives thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physician. Provides coverage in emergency services as needed. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing. One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred. Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable. Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred. CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements. Why Palms Behavioral Health?Palms Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Palms Behavioral Health is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?gGkd25F89rcAOyKoWpfEqQy" width="0" height="0" />

**RN Nights (6PM-6AM) Full Time**

Join our team at Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, Texas, where the Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to patients. This role involves supervising care treatment and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift. You will develop, implement, and evaluate an individual plan of care for each patient while communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team.

**Job Description**

- Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patients, developing and implementing nursing care plans, maintaining medical records, and educating patients and their families about various health conditions while ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Assess patient's status on an ongoing basis and document pertinent information gathered.
- Ensure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
- Take physician's orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and document appropriately; transcribe and review physician's orders.
- Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document the accurate count of controlled substances; adjust medications under provider's supervision as needed and monitor lab results to validate medication compliance.
- Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, or changes in medical status regarding response to medications.
- Supervise self-administration of medications using safety initiatives of using two means of patient identification; document and report effects of scheduled and PRN medications.
- Maintain accountability of administration, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
- Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Confer regularly with the treatment team regarding patient care; attend and participate in unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings, staffing, and unit meetings.
- Provide education/explanation to patients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, patient's rights, and other topics necessary for optimal patient care.
- Monitor patient acuity, census, staffing needs, and make arrangements for coverage as needed, following established guidelines.
- Assure thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all patients on each shift; complete patient assignment sheets daily and carry out assigned tasks.
- Give thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physician.
- Provide coverage in emergency services as needed.

**Requirements**

- Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
- One or more years' nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided by the facility preferred.
- Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.
- Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
- Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

**Benefits**

Palms Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

RN Nights (6PM-6AM) Full Time

Intake Clincian PRN (RN, LPC-A, LPC, LMSW)(No LVN'S) Palms Behavioral Health Harlingen, Texas About the Job: PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Intake Clinician is a behavioral health professional responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments and prior authorization process to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for patients. Performs assessments, screens for clinical and medical appropriateness and communicates this information to a physician who makes the appropriate level of care decision. Works closely with business office, nursing, and clinical staff as well as external parties to ensure the timely admission of patients. Roles and Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Facilitates intake, admission, and prior authorization process for incoming patients. Performs insurance benefit verifications, disseminating the information gathered to patient, their families, and appropriate internal staff. Provides accurate and ongoing assessment of patient's status in the admission and prior authorization process. Facilitates the response to requests for services, including the initial response, the assessment and referral process, the designation of appropriate level of care, initiation/intake into services, and appropriate follow up activity. Follows EMTALA regulations to complete insurance verification and precertification's, when appropriate. Responds to inquiries about the facility within facility policy timeframes. Schedules/completes pre-admission assessments and communicates recommendations to patient or their family. Collaborates with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions. Performs ongoing assessments of physical/function, emotional, social, spiritual and financial needs of patients and implements crisis intervention and referral. Provides education regarding healthcare and social resource systems to empower patient and their family to access resources independently. Maintains all the documentation involved with the admissions process. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, mental health or a related field required. In some states, may also be a registered nurse, in which case, an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing is required. One or more years' experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred. Experience in the managed care pre-certification process, level of care assessments and utilization preferred. Experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, referral, treatment planning, communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities, and working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds. Outstanding interpersonal and interviewing and assessment skills. Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Current licensure, as required for the area of clinical specialty, i.e., current RN license, CAC or other clinical counseling or therapy license, as designated by the state in which the facility operates. CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements. SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: This position is an Individual Contributor. Why Palms Behavioral Health?Palms Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Palms Behavioral Health is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?8vtR65FWeb9MDL9NjRIIxgg" width="0" height="0" />

**Intake Clinician PRN (RN, LPC-A, LPC, LMSW)**

Join our team at Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, Texas, as an Intake Clinician. This position is essential for facilitating admissions, conducting clinical intake assessments, and managing the prior authorization process to ensure continuity of care for our patients.

**Job Description**

- Facilitate intake, admission, and prior authorization processes for incoming patients.
- Perform insurance benefit verifications and disseminate information to patients, their families, and appropriate internal staff.
- Provide accurate and ongoing assessments of patients' status during the admission and prior authorization process.
- Respond to requests for services, including initial responses, assessments, referrals, and designating appropriate levels of care.
- Follow EMTALA regulations to complete insurance verification and precertifications when appropriate.
- Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments and communicate recommendations to patients or their families.
- Collaborate with facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
- Perform ongoing assessments of patients' physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial needs and implement crisis intervention and referrals.
- Provide education regarding healthcare and social resource systems to empower patients and their families to access resources independently.
- Maintain all documentation involved with the admissions process.

**Requirements**

- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, mental health, or a related field required. In some states, may also be a registered nurse, in which case an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
- One or more years of experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.
- Experience in the managed care pre-certification process, level of care assessments, and utilization preferred.
- Experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, referral, treatment planning, and communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities.
- Outstanding interpersonal, interviewing, and assessment skills. Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
- Current licensure as required for the area of clinical specialty (e.g., current RN license, CAC or other clinical counseling or therapy license as designated by the state).
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

**Benefits**

Palms Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

Intake Clincian PRN (RN, LPC-A, LPC, LMSW)(No LVN'S)

RN - Acute- Days Palms Behavioral Health Harlingen, Texas About the Job: The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to patients. Supervising care treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, CNAs and other staff on assigned unit and shift. Developing, implementing, and evaluating an individual plan of care for each patient. Assessment and re-assessment of patients. Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team. Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner. Roles and Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring patient safety at all times. Assesses patient's status on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented. Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission. Takes physician's orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews physician's orders. Ensures physician's orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure. Accurately administers medications per ordered note and documents accurate count of controlled substance. Adjusts medications under provider's supervision as needed; monitors lab results to validate medication compliance. Notifies physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc. Supervises self-administration of medications using safety initiative of using two means of patient identification: documents and reports effects of scheduled and PRN medications. Maintains accountability of administration, recording, control and security of medications, including narcotics. Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed. Confers regularly with treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, physician) regarding patient care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc. Provides education/explanation to patients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, patient's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal patient care. Monitors patient acuity, census, staffing needs, and makes arrangements for coverage as needed, following established guidelines. Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all patients on each shift and patient assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned. Gives thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physician. Provides coverage in emergency services as needed. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing. One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred. Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable. Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred. CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements. Why Palms Behavioral Health?Palms Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Palms Behavioral Health is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?18sjO48iuT0JmK49MGPRCAa" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse - Acute - Days**

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to patients. Supervising care treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift. Developing, implementing, and evaluating an individual plan of care for each patient. Assessment and re-assessment of patients. Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team. Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner.

**Job Description**

- Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patients, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records, and educates patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Assesses patient's status on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented.
- Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
- Takes physician's orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews physician's orders. Ensures physician's orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
- Accurately administers medications per ordered note and documents accurate count of controlled substances. Adjusts medications under provider's supervision as needed; monitors lab results to validate medication compliance.
- Notifies physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
- Supervises self-administration of medications using safety initiative of using two means of patient identification; documents and reports effects of scheduled and PRN medications.
- Maintains accountability of administration, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
- Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Confers regularly with treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, physician) regarding patient care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.
- Provides education/explanation to patients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, patient's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal patient care.
- Monitors patient acuity, census, staffing needs, and makes arrangements for coverage as needed, following established guidelines.
- Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all patients on each shift and patient assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.
- Gives thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physician.
- Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.

**Requirements**

- Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
- One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
- Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.
- Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
- Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

**Benefits**

Palms Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

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