Registered Nurse Behavioral Health - Outpatient Programs - Days

WellSpan Health; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Behavioral Health Outpatient Programs available on weekdays. This role involves providing and coordinating treatment for psychiatric patients, performing assessments, administering medication, and offering education to patients and families. Ideal candidates should possess an RN degree and relevant experience in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse upon hire required.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual or group therapy sessions.
• Document patient care observations accurately.
• Coordinate care of assigned patients.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Therapy Coordination

Health Education

Education

Diploma or Associate's degree from an accredited RN program

Bachelor's degree from an accredited RN program (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse Behavioral Health - Outpatient Programs - Days

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Job Description

PRN as needed

Weekdays, daytime hours; 8 am to - 4:30 pm

Float to provide coverage to Lebanon, Lancaster and York Counties

General Summary

Provides and coordinates treatment and services to psychiatric patients. Functions as a member of the health care team at an intermediate nursing level to assist in the planning and implementation of patient care based upon sound nursing judgment, clinical preparation, knowledge, skills and experience. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. In addition, serves as a nursing resource for clinical staff and may serve as the key clinical contact in the absence of the Nursing Supervisor or Clinical Team Lead by providing support for clinical staff scheduling and competency oversight of clinicians.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Interviews patients and family members to obtain information about home environment, family relationships, health history, and patient's personality traits.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Coordinates care of assigned patients.
• Conducts individual or group therapy sessions. Assesses patients' progress and modifies or extends treatment program accordingly.
• Documents current, accurate observations of care to the patient in appropriate records.
• Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.
• Provides medication checks.
• Provides support to nurse triage phone calls when appropriate.
• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Diploma program from an accredited RN program required or
• Associate's degree from an accredited RN program required
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited RN program preferred
  
  

Work Experience

• 2 years Relevant 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
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification upon hire preferred
  
  

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan Philhaven

Situated on more than 200 acres, WellSpan Philhaven’s main campus in Mt. Gretna, PA, is a tranquil place with walking trails nestled within a picturesque forest and adjacent to an operating farm. The campus provides an atmosphere of peace and serenity for our clients. Our most comprehensive continuum of care, which includes more than 20 programs and services is located at this main campus.

At WellSpan Philhaven, we help address mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder and more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Part-time

Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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