Registered Nurse - Residential Treatment Facility

Harboroaks; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading psychiatric care provider in Canonsburg is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team. The role involves providing comprehensive care for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. Applicants should have a valid RN license and relevant nursing experience, particularly in psychiatric settings.

Qualifications

• Current RN license or eligibility to practice nursing.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric or behavioral nursing preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate patient care by assessing physical and behavioral health.
• Develop nursing care plans and maintain medical records.
• Administer medications accurately as ordered.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment

Communication

Team Coordination

Education

RN License

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Overview

The psychiatric treatment of children and adolescents with severe emotional, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disabilities is best accomplished within a comprehensive treatment program specifically designed to meet individualized needs. For this reason, Southwood Psychiatric Hospital has created an Intellectual Developmental Disability / Autism Spectrum Disorder (IDD/ASD) Residential Treatment Program. Located in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania, the IDD/ASD Program provides treatment for up to 44 males between the ages of 6 and 21 years.

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 within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined by state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Assess patients’ status on an ongoing basis and document relevant information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status, such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, or changes in medical response to medications.
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission, ensuring they are specific to assessed needs.
• Utilize universal precautions when providing direct patient care.
• Administer medications accurately as ordered.
• Document controlled substance medication administration accurately on required forms.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport with patients by respecting boundaries, personal space, and providing attentive, rational care.
• Coordinate activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved in treatment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Possess a current RN license or be eligible to practice nursing according to state requirements.
• At least one year of nursing experience; psychiatric, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience is a plus.
• CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification required (training provided upon hire).
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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