RN - Night Shift - Full-time

h2Overview/h2 pstrongGeisinger Behavioral Health /strongis looking to add dedicated and passionate Registered Nurses (RN) to our nursing team. Apply now to learn more!/p p /p pGeisinger Behavioral Health is a premier, 96-bed, inpatient facility in Moosic, PA. We care for adolescents and adults with acute symptoms of behavioral health disorders. /p p /p pstrongAVAILABLE SCHEDULE- All shifts include rotating weekends!/strong/p pstrong2P-10P/strong/p pstrong6a-2P/strong/p pstrong8A-8P/strong/p pstrong8P-8A/strong/p p /p pstrongHourly rate up to $47 / hr/strong/p p /p pstrongSHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/strong/p pWeek Evening and Night shift: $6/p pWeekend Days: $4/p pWeekend Evening and Night: $7/p p /p pstrongGeisinger Behavioral Health Benefits:/strong/p pWe provide a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:/p ul listrongCompetitive salary commensurate with experience./strong/li listrongBrand new facility with endless opportunity for professional development and continued education/strong/li listrongFlexible scheduling/strong/li listrongEpic EMR/strong/li listrongComprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage./strong/li li401(k) plan/li liSupportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration./li /ul p /p pstrongPURPOSE STATEMENT:/strong/p pResponsible 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./p p /p h2Responsibilities/h2 pstrongREGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/strong/p ul liProvide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs./li liDevelop and implement nursing care plans./li liMaintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions./li liProvide 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./li liEnsure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure./li liEnsure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented./li liNotify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges./li liEnsure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs./li liDemonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care./li liAccurately administer medications per ordered note./li liDocument accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents./li liComplete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed./li liExhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment./li liProvide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed./li liCommunicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment./li /ul h2Qualifications/h2 pstrongEDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS/strong/p ul liMust have graduated from an accredited school of nursing./li liMust 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/li liOne year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus/li liCPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)./li liFirst aid may be required based on state or facility requirements./li /ul p /p pWe are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws./p p /p pstrongAHRN/strong/p pstrong#LI-GBHC/strong/p p#ST-1/p