Psychiatric Nurse (RN or LPN)
Helen Ross McNabb Center
- Knoxville, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Current LPN or RN license in Tennessee (depending on position).
- Knowledge of psychiatric/mental health, A&D, and co-occurring disorders preferred.
- CPR certified or willing to become certified.
- Experience in working with special populations including individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and dual diagnosis disorders preferred.
- Computer experience in a health care setting required.
- Must have excellent people, role-modeling, and communication skills.
- Ability to relate to individuals and families of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, educational levels, and economic circumstances with respect and dignity.
- Must have excellent computer skills (including Windows, electronic medical record, and email) and the ability to learn new software products quickly.
- Proficient in typing, electronic medical record and technology as well as paper charting of medication administration records.
- Must be adept at multi-tasking.
- Exposure to biological hazards.
- Hearing of normal and soft tones as well as close eye work.
- Lifting up to 50 lbs.; Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
- To ensure the safety of the clients and staff, this position requires certification in and adequate implementation of verbal and physical de-escalation techniques (Handle with Care) that includes a wide range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, going down on knees, running, and walking.
- If a hiring manager is interested in your resume, they will contact you via email, phone or text. Watch for emails and contact from un-familiar phone numbers.
- Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for local travel is required for virtually all positions.
- PRN/As Needed options available for many positions above.
- Salary variance has to do with population served, travel requirements, on call expectation, client acuity and more. PRN/As needed rates vary.
- Salary listed is the base or starting rate for full time employment. Individual pay rates may be different based on education, relevant experience, licensure, and certification.
- Salaries listed on this page are to in no way to be construed as an offer of employment or salary quote for any particular position. Official salary can only be determined by McNabb based on the individual applicant's education, relevant experience and the actual position.
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