You'll supervise LPNs, CNAs and other staff on your assigned unit and shift while giving nursing care to clients.
Eligibility
Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 16
Shift and hours
12-hour shifts, 6pm to 6am 12-hour shifts offered, 6pm-6am
Unit and setting
Psych · Behavioral Health detox patients
License
RN license Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.Valid current RN license, from your state or a compact state
Term
Per Diem Registered Nurse- Full TimeFull time
Do you qualify?
License
Valid current RN license, from your state or a compact stateValid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.Check your license
Certification
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certificationCPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Education
Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing schoolGraduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
Experience
Psychotropic medications and medication administration experienceKnowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
Also asks
Ability to apply nursing standards in an acute psychiatric settingAbility to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting
Preferred
Certification
Psychiatric Nursing certificationCertified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
Experience
1+ years nursing experience in the facility's clinical areaOne or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
Experience
Behavioral health, psychiatric or addiction recovery experienceExperience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.
What it pays
Against similar roles
In range for Pennsylvania PRN rolesPennsylvania PRN postings that state pay run $22/hr to $53/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $47/hr, across 164 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$5,000
Bonus
$5,000 sign-on bonus5k sign on bonus!
Pay reviews
Salary set by experience and qualificationsa competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Benefits
BenefitsComprehensive benefit planMountain Laurel Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan
The role and schedule
Charge
Charge shifts are part of the role
Day to day
supervise LPNs, CNAs and other staffSupervising care treatment and services of client care provided by LPNs, CNAs and other staff on assigned unit and shift.
Day to day
take verbal and telephone provider ordersObtains provider’s orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately
Day to day
run admissions and dischargesCompletes admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
Day to day
therapy groups and family meetingsAttends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.
Day to day
medication and side-effect teaching for clients, families and staff
Day to day
watch unit acuity and census and escalate coverage gaps to the Charge RNMonitors client acuity, census, staffing needs, and escalates coverage needs to supervisor/Charge RN.
Hours stated
12-hour shifts offered, 6pm-6am
Details
On-site only, not remoteThis position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.
Details
Individual contributor roleThis position is an Individual Contributor.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to clients. Supervising care treatment and services of client care provided by LPNs, CNAs and other staff on assigned unit and shift. Developing, implementing, and evaluating an individual plan of care for each client. Assessment and re-assessment of clients. Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team. Reporting client concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or provider in a timely manner.
Roles and Responsibilities
Essential functions
Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of client, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates clients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring client safety at all times.
Assesses clients’ status on an ongoing basis and communicates finding to the providers timely.
Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
Obtains provider’s orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews provider’s orders ensuring all required elements are present and appropriate per policy and procedures.
Accurately administers medications, per ordered ,utilizing at least two client identifiers.
Notifies providers of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
Assesses and documents effects of PRN medications.
Maintains accountability of administration, recording, control and security of medications, including narcotics.
Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
Confers regularly with treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, provider) regarding client care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.
Provides education/explanation to clients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, client's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal client care.
Monitors client acuity, census, staffing needs, and escalates coverage needs to supervisor/Charge RN.
Ensures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all clients on each shift and client assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.
Communicates thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.
Education/experience/skill requirements
Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting
Licenses/designations/certifications
Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
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.
Work location
This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.
Supervisory
Requirements
This position is an Individual Contributor. Why Mountain Laurel Recovery Center? Mountain Laurel Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Mountain Laurel Recovery Center is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
