Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.
Since 1997, Center for Discovery, DBH’s eating disorder division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.
Compensation Range: $34 per hour - $45 per hour
Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience
Our Offer to You!
We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:
401(k)
Healthcare benefits
Vacation and sick days
Employee referral program
Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
Continuing education (CE) programs and training
Weekly training opportunities
Advancement opportunities within the organization
Job Description
We welcome new grads!
The Registered Nurse works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model.
Responsibilities:
Meets with each potential new admission and completes medical screening assessment. Screens for medical appropriateness for admission to facility and consults with the physician.
Completes initial nursing assessment and full medical admission process upon admission for each client.
Ensures all orders from physician/psychiatrist are carried out and any information about clients and their wellbeing is promptly and clearly communicated to physician/ psychiatrist and in treatment team meetings.
Develops and initiates the Nursing Care Plan.
Counts narcotics each day, logs appropriately.
Performs blood draws.
Responsible to ensure all the medications needed by the clients are ordered appropriately and available in the facility.
Manages and orders supplies and keeps a fully stocked and operational nursing station.
Conducts a weekly chart audit to ensure all medications have consent forms. Ensures all orders are carried out and documented appropriately for each client, all labs are in the client’s chart.
Objectively and accurately documents client progress on a daily basis.
Assesses client suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
This is an overnight position Sunday - Monday, at our residential program.
For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science and Nursing preferred
ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) accepted
Holds a current RN license in good standing
One year experience preferred working in mental health, counseling, or eating disorders field.
Must possess a current Driver’s License in good standing.
Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.
Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/
Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
Dallas, Texas
Full Time