RN Residential Treatment

Acadia; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional psychiatric care for children and adolescents. As a Residential Treatment RN, you will play a vital role in the treatment of young individuals facing severe emotional and behavioral challenges. This dynamic position involves assessing patient needs, developing tailored care plans, and ensuring effective communication with families and healthcare teams. With a commitment to individualized care and a supportive environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. Embrace the chance to grow your nursing career while contributing to a compassionate and innovative treatment program.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school and possess a current RN license.
• One year of nursing experience, preferably in psychiatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for patients.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Nursing Care Plans

Medication Administration

Therapeutic Communication

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Education

Accredited Nursing Degree

Registered Nurse License

CPR Certification

Job description

Join our Southwood Psychiatric team as a Residential Treatment RN!

SHIFT - 8:00am - 8:00pm - Includes Weekend Rotation.

*This role will be located at our Canonsburg, PA Residential Treatment Program site.*

Southwood's Residential Treatment in Canonsburg, PA: 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 of age. The staff-to-child ratio in this program is 1:4, ensuring that each patient who takes part in this programming option has the thorough support he needs to be successful during the treatment process.

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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