RN Supervisor - PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Career development opportunities

Benefits website

Job summary

Rockford Center, a 138-bed behavioral health facility located in Newark, DE, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a PRN position. Orientation of two weeks is required.

The RN will provide direct nursing care to diverse age groups under physician direction and hospital policies, with shifts Monday through Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM when scheduled. The role offers exposure to inpatient and partial behavioral health programs, a supportive leadership team, and opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Nursing.
• Two (2) years of related Supervisory experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness (preferred).
• Current license to practice nursing in DE (or eligible to receive or renew).
• Current CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to patients as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Administers PRN medications, documents rationale and effectiveness in the medical record.
• Notifies nurse manager of changes in patient condition and events like seclusion or restraints.
• Collaborates with the care team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Performs treatments and therapies as ordered and documents patient care and responses.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Associate's or Bachelor’s in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Opportunity.

This is a PRN position.

(A 2 WEEK ORIENTATION IS REQUIRED. MON- FRI 8:30A-5:00P)

Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE, offers an experienced and tenured senior management team, and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.

Website: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services | Rockford Center | Newark, DE

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients as prescribed by the physician and is under the direction and supervision of the appropriate facility nursing leadership. The RN provides nursing care specific to the age population served. Nursing activities are limited to those in compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act and facility policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Responsibilites

• Conducts ongoing and individualized nursing care duties as assigned and as dictated by the patient’s condition in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• When administering PRN medications, assess for confirmed med for PRN, documents need (rationale) and its effectiveness in the medical record.
• Reports change in patient physical, mental status or episodes of seclusion or restraint to nurse manager or supervisor during each shift.
• Ensures family and physician notification is completed and documented if a patient is transported to Emergency Room, Injured, Falls or is Placed in Seclusion or Restraints.
• Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
• Performs treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate and timely fashion.
• Documents patient care, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.
• Documents PRN medications given, reason and effect
• Initiates emergency measures according to age appropriate CPR and client resuscitation protocols.
• Participates in emergency crisis interventions according to age appropriate techniques.
• Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Nursing. Strong communication skills, excellent customer service and organization skills, highly effective listening skills, and strong clinical skills.
• Two (2) years of related Supervisory experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Current license to practice nursing in DE (or eligible to receive or renew).
• Current CPR