Inpatient Behavioral Health RN — Lead Care & Safety

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for an inpatient behavioral health unit in Pennsylvania. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for adults 18-65 with acute psychiatric illness, often with co-occurring substance use or medical conditions.

The unit includes 28 beds with an additional geriatric inpatient unit. The RN is accountable for quality of care and safety in a Magnet-designated system.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN license or eNLC license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34, Act 33, Act 73 and FBI background clearances required.
• Certification in area of specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Mentors and supports team members through role modeling and mentoring.
• Delegates tasks based on patient needs and staff skills.
• Maintains a safe environment and monitors patient condition.
• Participates in interdisciplinary teams to evaluate care.
• Promotes patient safety initiatives and quality improvements.
• Documents feedback and adheres to hospital policies.
• Pursues lifelong learning and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Clinical nursing

Communication

Patient safety

Education

PA RN license or eNLC

CPR certification

Background clearances (Act 34/33/73, FBI)

Certification in specialty (preferred)

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for an inpatient behavioral health unit in Pennsylvania. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for adults 18-65 with acute psychiatric illness, often with co-occurring substance use or medical conditions.

The unit includes 28 beds with an additional geriatric inpatient unit. The RN is accountable for quality of care and safety in a Magnet-designated system.