Provide psychiatric nursing care for children and adolescents in acute and residential programs. Implement trauma-informed care and nursing interventions to help patients recover from mood disorders and traumatic events.
Requirements summary
Must be a licensed Registered Professional Nurse in Missouri with a diploma or associate degree, though a BSN is preferred. Requires advanced knowledge of child and adolescent psychiatric behaviors and growth development.
HEARTLAND Heartland Behavioral Health has been providing care for children and adolescents for over 100 years in Nevada, Missouri.
We treat male and female patients ages 4 through 17 in acute and ages 4 through 17 females in the residential programs for conditions ranging from depression, anxiety and other mood disorders to recovering from a traumatic event.
All of our programs have been designed and tailored to help our patients grow and prosper.
Heartland programs are provided with a focus on Trauma Informed Care.
Heartland is nestled within 50 secluded acres in Nevada, Missouri, providing the perfect rural area setting for our residents to heal and grow.
A reprieve from everyday life, our peaceful environment allows residents to return to the basics and reconnect with themselves and others.
We also offer leisure activities, such as baseball, basketball and an equestrian program, that allow children and adolescents to enjoy themselves while building self-confidence, trust and teamwork.
Benefit Highlights: Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Educational reimbursement for qualified positions Loan Repayment Program Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generours Paid Time Off Career development opportunities SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP US "CHANGE LIVES"! **Sign-On Bonus $8000!!**
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a diploma or an associate degree, B.S.N. preferred.
Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state of Missouri.
Knowledge of Professional Nursing.
Advanced knowledge of adolescent and child behaviors and knowledge of nursing interventions that are appropriate for the treatment of children and adolescents in need of psychiatric care.
Experience in the psychiatric treatment of children and an adolescent is preferred.
Adolescents Knowledge of: 1) Adolescents programs, 2) Adolescent Growth and Development, developmental tasks ages 13-18, 3) Use of natural and logical consequences of their behavior, 4) Providing therapeutic seclusion and/or restraints.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Sign-On Bonus
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Educational Reimbursement
401(k) With Company Match
Career Development Opportunities
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Prescription Drug Plans
Discounted Stock Plan
Loan Repayment Program
Uses no aversive or punitive measures.
Aware of skills development process, use of modeling, feedback, and opportunities for practice of skills, and transference to other experiences.
Pre-Adolescents Knowledge of: 1) Pre-Adolescents program, 2) Adolescents Growth and Development, developmental tasks ages 3-12 years, 3) 1-2-3: Magic!
Procedures, 4) Proper techniques/procedures for assisting with hygiene and ADL’s.
Understands the benefits of positive reinforcements for appropriate Behaviors Benefit Highlights: Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Educational reimbursement for qualified positions Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Career development opportunities SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.
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