Registered Nurse- Full Time

summitbhc; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5k sign on bonus

Job summary

Mountain Laurel Recovery Center in Westfield, PA is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time night shifts (6pm-6am). Pay ranges from $46-$48 per hour with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. On-site role with opportunities to participate in treatment teams and patient education.

Requirements include RN license in good standing, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and experience in behavioral health or addiction recovery preferred. CPR and de-escalation certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and administration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates care; develops nursing care plans and educates clients and families.
• Assesses client status and communicates findings to providers timely.
• Ensures nursing treatment plans are tailored to needs and documented on admission.
• Obtains and transcribes provider orders accurately; ensures required elements are present.
• Administers medications with two client identifiers and documents accordingly.
• Notifies providers of significant changes in status and relevant results.
• Maintains medication accountability, including narcotics and records.
• Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently as directed.
• Communicates hand-offs and participates in treatment team discussions.

Skills

RN license

Patient care

Behavioral health

Verbal communication

Education

RN degree

State RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Medication administration

Job description

Registered Nurse- Full Time | Mountain Laurel Recovery Center | Westfield, Pennsylvania

About the Job:

12-hour shifts offered, 6pm-6am
Pay range: $46-$48/hr
5k sign on bonus!

Roles and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of client, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates clients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring client safety at all times.
• Assesses clients' status on an ongoing basis and communicates finding to the providers timely.
• Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
• Obtains provider's orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews provider's orders ensuring all required elements are present and appropriate per policy and procedures.
• Accurately administers medications, per ordered ,utilizing at least two client identifiers.
• Notifies providers of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
• Assesses and documents effects of PRN medications.
• Maintains accountability of administration, recording, control and security of medications, including narcotics.
• Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Confers regularly with treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, provider) regarding client care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.
• Provides education/explanation to clients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, client's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal client care.
• Monitors client acuity, census, staffing needs, and escalates coverage needs to supervisor/Charge RN.
• Ensures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all clients on each shift and client assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.
• Communicates thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
• Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
• 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.

WORK LOCATION:

This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why Mountain Laurel Recovery Center?

Mountain Laurel Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Mountain Laurel Recovery Center is an EOE.

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