Job Summary
The Registered Nurse is 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.

Duties

• Provides nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state of Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physician’s 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 gathered is documented. Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
• Nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs. Initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Responsible for completing admission and discharge processed 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, coworkers, and others who are effectively involved in patient treatment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Pennsylvania.
• CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• One or more years of nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided by the facility preferred.
• Previous behavioral health experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person