Registered Nurse - OP
Summit BHCKnoxville, Tennessee, United States
Posted March 25, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Summit Behavioral Healthcare was established to develop and operate a network of leading behavioral health and addiction treatment centers throughout the country. Summit BHC’s focus is on operating acute psychiatric hospitals, specialty chemical dependency services, and behavioral health hospitals throughout the country within a flexible and dynamic continuum of care. Our Services Include: Residential Substance Use Disorder Programs Acute Psychiatric Care Detoxification Programs Partial Hospitalization Programs Intensive Outpatient Programs Health and Wellness Programs Dual Diagnosis Treatment Summit BHC Mission: Our mission is to improve the lives we touch. Our treatment facilities are specialized in helping adults, adolescents, and families suffering from mental health challenges and addiction while offering a solution to the stressors that drive these issues, providing a path to change and ensuring ongoing support for a restored life.
Job Description
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to patients, supervising care treatment and services, and developing individual plans of care.
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing
- One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility
- Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment
- Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures
- Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable
- Certified in Psychiatric Nursing (preferred)
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification
- First aid (may be required based on state or facility requirements)
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit plan
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications