Enforce and interpret policies for the delivery of patient and resident care.
Ensure proper staffing for each unit, keeping staff ratio, appropriate staffing for patient care needs, covering call-offs and vacation time.
Ensure chart checks are completed, seclusion/restraint log is up to date and nursing assessments are completed, as well as MAR’s and report sheets are kept accurate and up to date.
Rounds are completed at the beginning of shift and perform random audits.
Assist DON to make sure all staff are oriented and competent to perform required duties. May include coaching staff.
Assist DON by ensuring facility compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards.
Ensure the effective delivery of competent, compassionate and safe care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes on the patient care units.
Prioritize tasks and delegate staff to ensure quality patient care.
Leader on shift for all admissions and discharges, as well as informing physician of changes in the patient’s conditions. Adjusts staffing accordingly.
Utilize administrator-on-call for situations that require additional attention.
Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Masters or better. Experience Preferred At least 1 years in med/surg nursing, and 1 year in psychiatric/recovery programs. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelors degree (Nursing)
- Masters degree (Nursing or related)
- At least 1 year experience in medical/surgical nursing
- At least 1 year experience in psychiatric/recovery programs
Acadia Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Acadia Healthcare and has not been reviewed or approved by Acadia Healthcare.
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Retirement Support — The benefits lineup includes a 401(k) plan with a company match described as fully vested, which strengthens long-term savings support. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available as an additional wealth-building option.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is offered with multiple plan designs, including PPO and high-deductible options paired with an HSA. Additional resources such as an EAP and expanded mental health access (e.g., online therapy options) broaden health support beyond core insurance.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sign-on bonuses and shift differentials are available in some roles and markets, which can raise effective earnings for hard-to-staff shifts. Certain licensed and management roles are described as market-competitive in specific geographies.
Acadia Healthcare Insights
What We Do
Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country. Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders. Acadia’s management style and philosophy is one of collaboration and flexibility as we create an energetic and team-oriented service delivery system. Our organization values input from employees, physicians, and all strategic alliances. As evidenced in our mission statement, Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create behavioral health centers where people receive care that enables them to regain hope in a supportive, caring environment. We want Acadia to be synonymous with excellent care, phenomenal customer service and an unparalleled commitment to our patients, staff, physicians, and community. As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 227 treatment facilities across 40 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for addiction, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.
