Registered Nurse - $20k SIGN-ON

Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k

Shift differentials

Flexible scheduling

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center in Williamsburg, PA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our evening shift team. The position requires compassionate care for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns, with responsibilities across assessment, care planning, and patient education.

A sign-on bonus of around $20k for full-time, flexible scheduling, and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance use experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined by regulations and policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and accurately transcribed.
• Monitor patient status and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status and treatment needs.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport with patients and uphold professional boundaries.

Skills

Nursing care

Care coordination

Patient education

Documentation

Education

RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity at Cove Forge Behavioral Health in Williamsburg, PA.

• Open to RNs in Bedford, PA - must be willing to commute/work in Williamsburg, PA.
• New Grad RNs weclome to apply

Sign on Bonus ~ $20k for Full-time

Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center, located in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, offers comprehensive treatment for adults of all genders who are struggling with substance use disorders and certain co-occurring mental health concerns. Our facility is in the Altoona metropolitan area, about 100 miles east of Pittsburgh. Services for adults age 18 and older include detoxification, residential rehabilitation, and outpatient programming.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS/SCHEDULE

Full Time

Evening shift

3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

• Great New Shift differentials
• Flexibile scheduling
• Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k)

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about impacting the lives of those with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

Registered Nurse Essential Functions

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Education/Licensure/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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