Acute Registered Nurse - Mental Health

"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare

The Acute Registered Nurse (RN) provides recovery‑focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician.

Full‑time: 7am‑7:30pm

Expected starting wage range is $53.20 – $65.73. The full wage range goes up to $78.26. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM shift, 10% for overnight shift). Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for weekend AM shift, 11% for weekend PM shift, 15% for weekend overnight shift).

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of program operations

• Paid Time Off:
  For full‑time employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
• Nine paid holidays
• Free CEUs, coaching and mentorship
• Online university tuition discount and company scholarships
• Medical, vision, dental insurance, 401K, employee stock ownership plan
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Telecare’s mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and all belief systems.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

* May vary by location and position type

Full job description will be provided if selected for an interview.

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If job posting references any sign‑on bonus, internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides recovery‑focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician.

In voluntary residential substance use treatment programs, the term "member" means "resident" in accordance with Title IX.

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
• Oversees and provides nursing care except for SUTS (Substance Use Treatment) programs
• Completes nursing assessments
• Assists in the welcoming, admissions, and discharge process
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served
• Attends and participates in community meetings and groups
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings
• Coordinates and supervises admissions to assure accurate and complete documentation in the medical record and timely referral to the medical physician
• Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift
• Reviews and maintains the amount, accuracy, and quality of documentation included in the medical records
• Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and intervention
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Administers medication and treatments to members served except for SUTS programs
• Receives and presents change of shift report as assigned
• Adheres to medication management policies and procedures
• Notifies the prescriber and Nursing Supervisor of any changes in behavior or condition
• Documents the progress of members served toward their Recovery Plan goals
• Develops and implements nursing care plans except for SUTS programs
• If employed at inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training except for SUTS programs
• If employed at outpatient program, must redirect members…