Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Night Shift

Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Northeast; Moosic (Lackawanna County); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Professional development

Flexible scheduling

Epic EMR

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Supportive team environment

Descripción de la vacante

Geisinger Behavioral Health is seeking registered nurses to join a dedicated inpatient team in Moosic, PA. The role supports adolescents and adults with acute behavioral health needs, operating 8p–8a with a 36-hour week and rotating weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, medication administration, and meticulous documentation. Benefits cover medical, dental, vision, and retirement, with opportunities for professional growth in a new facility.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient communication

Documentation

Therapeutic rapport

Educación

Nursing degree

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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

Shift Available:

8p - 8a

36 hours weekly, rotating weekends / holidays

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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