Registered Nurse (RN) Nights

Bowling Green Inn of Brandywine; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowling Green Brandywine in Kennett Square, PA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time night shift. You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery in a behavioral health setting.

The role requires graduating from an accredited nursing program and an active RN license in the state, plus CPR and de-escalation certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Administer medications per orders and document James of meds.
• Ensure patient status is assessed and documented; notify physicians of changes.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately.
• Demonstrate professional rapport while maintaining boundaries with patients.

Skills

CPR

De-escalation

First aid

Education

RN license

Job description

Overview

Full-Time Night Shift RN opportunity at Bowling Green Brandywine

Bowling Green Brandywine, a 169 bed substance use disorder treatment center in Kennett Square, PA.

Join our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) and provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a behavioral health setting. In this role, you'll assess patient needs, develop and implement treatment plans, administer medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patients throughout their recovery journey.

• Night Shift
  • 7pm-7am
  • Every other weekend

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) 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.

Qualifications

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 use 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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