Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Days

Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital; Moosic (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift diff evenings/nights

Weekend differential

Competitive salary

401(k) plan

Professional development

Flexible scheduling

Epic EMR

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive environment

Job summary

Geisinger Behavioral Health is looking to add dedicated and passionate Registered Nurses (RN) to our nursing team. This inpatient facility in Moosic, PA, offers 36 hours per week, 8a-8p shifts with rotating weekends/holidays.

We provide competitive pay up to $47/hr DOE along with shift differentials, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a brand-new facility.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Documentation

De-escalation

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Geisinger Behavioral Health is looking to add dedicated and passionate Registered Nurses (RN) to our nursing team.

Shift Available

8a - 8p

36 hrs per week

Rotating weekend / holiday

Geisinger Behavioral Health is a premier, 96-bed, inpatient facility in Moosic, PA. We care for adolescents and adults with acute symptoms of behavioral health disorders.

Hourly rate up to $47 / hr DOE

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS

• Week Evening and Night shift: $6
• Weekend Days: $4
• Weekend Evening and Night: $7

Geisinger Behavioral Health Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Brand new facility with endless opportunity for professional development and continued education
• Flexible scheduling
• Epic EMR
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan
• Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.

Purpose Statement

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude to foster a supportive and therapeutic environment. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

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 and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Education/Licensure/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
• 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.

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