Registered Nurse - $20k SIGN-ON

Acadia Healthcare; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20k

Great shift differentials

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive benefits (Medical,Vision

Dental, 401k)

Job summary

Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center in Williamsburg, PA, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate care for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. Evening shift 3:00 pm–11:00 pm with a $20k sign-on bonus for full-time; open to RNs in Bedford, PA with a willingness to commute.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, education, medication administration, and documentation. Strong teamwork and compassionate patient care are essential.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of employment is required.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• One year of nursing experience is preferred, psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• De-escalation and restraint certification is required.

Responsibilities

• 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 families about health conditions.
• Administer medications per orders and document accurately.
• Ensure status is assessed ongoing and communicate changes to physicians.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately.
• Demonstrate professional rapport and maintain boundaries with patients and staff.
• Coordinate unit activities as directed and communicate effectively with the team.

Education

RN licensure in required state

Graduate of accredited nursing program

CPR certification

One year nursing experience

De-escalation and restraint certification

First aid certification

Job description

Overview

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!

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

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