Registered Nurse - Adolescent Unit

IRMC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Indiana, Pennsylvania is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate direct patient care, ensure adherence to care standards, and support a collaborative treatment environment. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited nursing program and possess at least 1 year of experience in med-surg or geriatric care. This role includes leadership responsibilities and requires effective communication with patients and their families. Full-time and part-time positions are available with rotation shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of med-surg experience and/or 1 year of geriatric experience is required.
• 1 year of behavioral health experience is necessary.
• Current RN license in Pennsylvania or nursing boards must be passed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct patient care per nursing standards.
• Lead therapeutic groups and assist in educating patients and families.
• Act as charge nurse as assigned and float to all units as needed.
• Float across units including geropsych, adult, and adolescent; serve as charge nurse as assigned.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Therapeutic communication

Leadership in nursing

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

The Registered Nurse coordinates the provision of direct patient care according to Nursing Care Standards. Promotes and adheres to the IRMC core values of ICARE (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) and G.R.E.A.T. (greet/respond/explain/ask/thank) customer service standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In this role you will be:

• Assessing, planning, implementing, reassessing, and recording patient care in accordance with the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
• Using thorough knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M.H. Procedures Act, CMS and CIHQ standards, voluntary, involuntary, patient rights and confidentiality.
• Proficient in therapeutic 1:1’s.
• Leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities and providing patient/family teaching.
• An active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team where you are expected to work collaboratively with physicians and other disciplines to develop, implement, and revise each patient’s interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plan.
• Directing and assisting all other disciplines and provide leadership to ensure professional nursing standards are maintained.
• Exemplifying the IRMC mission, vision, and values, acting in accordance with IRMC policies and procedures to ensure quality care is provided.
• Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skill to effectively communicate with patients, family, and members of the organization.
• Assisting in providing patient and family education.
• Able to function as the charge nurse as assigned.
• Will be required to float to all units, including geropsych, adult, and adolescent.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• EXPERIENCE:
  • 1 year med-surg experience and/or 1 year geriatric experience
  • 1 year of behavioral health experience
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  • Possess current license as an RN in Pennsylvania or must pass nursing boards within 6 months of hire.
  • BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire.

Shifts

• Rotation - 12's Full time and Part Time Status available

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