Graduate Nurse - Child Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient - Days OR Evenings

WellSpan Health; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking New Graduate Nurses and Nursing Students to join their Child Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide compassionate care in a serene environment, focusing on psychiatric support for young patients. The ideal candidate will engage in a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to care, ensuring the highest standards of patient and family-centered practices. With flexible shifts and a supportive atmosphere, this position promises professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and adolescents. Join a team dedicated to fostering healing and well-being in a tranquil setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support

Childcare referral service

Qualifications

• Provides nursing care based on patient-centered principles.
• Coordinates care planning with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatments and medications as per care plans.
• Documents patient responses and collaborates with teams.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Diploma Program

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Accepting applications for New Graduate Nurses and Nursing Students

• Full time (80 hours biweekly)
• Days or Evenings; (2) 8's & (2) 12's; 7 am to 3:30 pm OR 3 pm to 11:30 pm & 3 am to 3 pm OR 3 pm to 3 am
• Every other weekend and rotating holidays

10% weekend differential in addition to a 10% shift differential included

Sign on Bonus Eligible

As a part of WellSpan Philhaven, the Child Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit is situated on the main Mt Gretna, PA campus which is a tranquil setting with walking trails nestled within a picturesque forest and adjacent to an operating farm. Clients often comment that this campus provides an atmosphere of peace and serenity for them.

Child Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health Services consists of:

• 42 bed Inpatient Unit, providing psychiatric care for ages 4 through 18 including diagnostic assessment, stabilization, and individualized treatment programs
• Interdisciplinary team approach to care, providing a therapeutic milieu to provide a safe treatment space for our patients
• Therapeutic groups and family treatment with a multi-disciplinary group of staff

General Summary

Provides professional nursing care at the beginner practitioner level in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.

• Provides and coordinates direct care in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit. Synthesizes patient data to develop outcome-driven plans.
• Safely and independently administers prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based on assessment and plan of care.
• Appropriately organizes and prioritizes time based on patient condition and expected workload. Identifies changes in patients' status and acts accordingly. Knows and can activate resources to achieve outcomes for patients.
• Seeks mentoring and coaching from the CN II & III.
• Identifies and communicates individualized patient needs for safe handoffs during transitions of care. Collaborates with patient/family in care planning with all disciplines.
• Appropriately and correctly documents the patient response to interventions and progress toward outcomes. Identifies and documents variances. Appropriately utilizes flow sheets, progress notes, and/or electronic medical record for documentation. Is able to identify system and unit-based nursing sensitive indicators; i.e. falls, pressure ulcers.
• Identifies own areas of professional growth and development in performance improvement efforts. Recognizes the value of evidence-based research as it applies to best practice.
• Promotes a professional practice environment that supports patient safety and quality through interdisciplinary collaboration, Shared Decision Making activities including peer review. Integrates Shared Decision Making by unit committee membership or by supporting and helping fellow co-workers attend committee meetings and/or work on SDM projects. Serves as a positive role model.
• Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel in order to meet patient needs. Helps assistive personnel organize and set priorities for work. Monitors completion of tasks that are assigned or delegated to the patient care team.
• Promotes collaboration and cooperation among physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Contributes to effective communications among all team members. Begins to display conflict resolution and negotiation skills to maximize team performance.
• Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements Policy outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of nursing practice and is considered to be part of the job description.

Physical Demands:

• Standing, Walking, Sitting, Kneeling/Crouching, Repetitive Motions, Reaching Eye /Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting & Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (up to 50lbs)
• Talking, Hearing - Frequently

Minimum Education:

• Diploma Program Required or
• Associates Degree Required
• Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience:

• No experience required.

Licenses:

• Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)