Behavioral Health RN Supervisor - PRN, 2-Week Orientation

Universal Health Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockford Center in Newark, DE, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Behavioral Health for a PRN position. The role supports inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for diverse age groups and requires a 2-week orientation.

RN provides direct nursing care under physician direction and in line with state regulations. Responsibilities include patient care, medication administration, documentation, emergency response, and collaboration with the care team to develop individualized plans.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Nursing.
• Two (2) years of related Supervisory experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques
• Current license to practice nursing in DE (or eligible to receive or renew).
• Current CPR

Responsibilities

• Conducts ongoing and individualized nursing care duties as assigned and as dictated by the patient’s condition in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• When administering PRN medications, assess for confirmed med for PRN, documents need (rationale) and its effectiveness in the medical record.
• Reports change in patient physical, mental status or episodes of seclusion or restraint to nurse manager or supervisor during each shift.
• Ensures family and physician notification is completed and documented if a patient is transported to Emergency Room, Injured, Falls or is Placed in Seclusion or Restraints.
• Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
• Performs treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate and timely fashion.
• Documents patient care, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.
• Documents PRN medications given, reason and effect
• Initiates emergency measures according to age appropriate CPR and client resuscitation protocols.
• Participates in emergency crisis interventions according to age appropriate techniques.
• Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with HIPAA. Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Listening skills

Clinical skills

Education

Nursing degree (Associates or Bachelors)

Tools

CPR certification

DE Nursing License

Job description

Rockford Center in Newark, DE, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Behavioral Health for a PRN position. The role supports inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for diverse age groups and requires a 2-week orientation.

RN provides direct nursing care under physician direction and in line with state regulations. Responsibilities include patient care, medication administration, documentation, emergency response, and collaboration with the care team to develop individualized plans.