Registered Nurse (RN) - 2nd Shift

Oceans Healthcare; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) with 4 or 5 eight-hour shifts per week and rotating every other weekend. We offer competitive pay, shift differentials, and a comprehensive benefits package to support patient care in a psychiatric setting.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Nursing with current licensure, a valid CPR credential, and inpatient hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Current, valid registered nurse license in the state of employment.
• Valid Compact licenses are acceptable.
• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing.
• One year of inpatient hospital experience preferred.
• CPR certification and Oceans-approved de-escalation training required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan and evaluate individualized care.
• Assess risk levels and plan discharge accordingly.
• Administer medications and provide patient education on medications.
• Document care and maintain accurate medical records.
• Float among clinical services as needed and support staff.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Critical thinking

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

• 2nd Shift: 3p-11:30p (4 OR 5 8hr shifts/week & EOW rotation)


• Competitive Pay Rates & Shift Differentials

Full-time RN

• 2nd Shift: 3p-11:30p (4 OR 5 8hr shifts/week & EOW rotation)


• Competitive Pay Rates & Shift Differentials

About Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Eastern PA

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA is an 86 bed acute-care Joint Commission Accredited psychiatric hospital that offers care for adults dealing with mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders. We are dedicated to partnering with individuals, families, and communities to improve the lives of patients through the delivery of high-quality, specialty behavioral health services.

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days.


• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Daily Pay


• Paid Time Off


• Competitive Market Compensation


• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability


• Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions

• Utilizes the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation and formulating nursing interventions directed towards development of an individualized plan of care and treatment modalities.


• Identifies risk levels, precautions, and expected outcomes individualized to the client to include discharge planning; prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes; evaluates the effectiveness of interventions in relation to expected outcomes; conducts ongoing assessment of clients from admission to discharge; initiates medical/psychiatric crisis intervention to stabilize and ensure the well-being of the patient's conditions.


• Demonstrates knowledge of psychiatric disorders and appropriate nursing interventions; implements nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to the patient needs. Applies appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and addresses maintenance of wellness.


• Administers medications as prescribed safely; provides education on prescribed medications; recognizes signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions.


• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and responsibility for decision making, quality nursing care, and knowledge base of psychiatric nursing care.


• Reviews, revises, and updates medical records within facility guidelines and timeframes. Transcribes and implements physician's orders according to facility policy; documents care, progress, response to intervention in medical record in an accurate, thorough and concise manner.


• Follows up on client care responsibilities, communicates incomplete assignments, and current client needs to staff to assure continuity of care.


• Implements staff assignments and delegation of duties using appropriate judgment and knowledge; Demonstrates positive willingness to assist staff and patients; functions as an advocate for patient needs/safety


• Utilizes nursing knowledge to successfully meet the needs of the facility, patient population, and staff members utilizes nursing resources to enhance evidence-based practice


• Float among various clinical services, where qualified and competent and performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Educational / Experience Requirements

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of which you are employed


• Valid Compact licenses are also acceptable as they apply.


• Minimum of an Associated Degree in Nursing is required.


• One year of inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications / Skills Requirements

• Ability to adapt to a high stress environment and assess potential for patient escalation.


• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to consistently achieve positive results with internal and external customers, be highly organized, have an understanding and sensitivity to serve culturally diverse and special needs population such as Chronically Mentally Ill, Geriatric, CD, be versed in basic knowledge of normal physical and emotional development.


• Exhibits critical thinking abilities and applies them for continuous improvement of patient care.


• Demonstrates self-confidence and ability to think conceptually in leading and directing others.


• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Work Environment

Subject to many interruptions. Pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. 12 hour rotating shifts. Can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. Might experience disagreeable odors, sights and/or unpredictable patient behavior. Requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.