Provide professional nursing care to behavioral health patients by assessing needs and implementing nursing care plans. Coordinate with physicians and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and therapeutic support.
$41 - $50 / hour (Including shift differential)
Flexible scheduling Competitive pay rates with shift differentials for ALL shifts Career advancement opportunities Employee referral bonus Shift incentives We strive to be the leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in southeastern PA. We are building our team, including registered nurses, with talented, energetic professionals and look forward to meeting you. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: · Monthly in-person and online trainings to increase skills of nursing staff, including CIWA and COWS assessments, facilitating groups, suture removal, phlebotomy, and EKGs. · Healthstream modules monthly, Crisis Prevention Institute’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training on-site, CPR in house 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.
· Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, 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 physician’s orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure. · Ensure patient’s status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented. · Collaborate with others to ensure that all patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints. · Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc. · Ensure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and 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, being respectful to personal space, giving patient 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 involved in patient treatment in an effective manner.
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FUNCTIONS: · Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.
