Registered Nurse - Mountains Behavioral Health - Casual

Overview

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - Casual role at Indiana Regional Medical Center. The RN/GN assesses, plans, implements, reassesses, and records patient care in accordance with the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Must possess knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M. H. Procedures Act, CSM and JCAHO standards, voluntary/involuntary status, patient rights and confidentiality. Proficient in therapeutic 1:1’s, leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities, and patient/family teaching.

As an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the RN/GN works collaboratively with physicians and other disciplines to develop, implement and revise each patient’s interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plan. The RN/GN directs and assists other disciplines and provides leadership to ensure professional nursing standards are maintained. Must possess the ability to function as the charge nurse as assigned.

• Minimum
  
  Education Required:
  
  A graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Prefer 1 year med/surgical, and/or 1 year geriatric experience; also 1-year behavioral health experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification
  
  Required:
  
  A current license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or eligible; must pass nursing boards within 6 months of hire. Must be BLS certified required (or obtain within one month of hire).

• A commitment to service excellence and performance improvement.
• Knowledge of medical/surgical and psychiatric nursing to effectively assess and provide direct patient care, observe and formulate patient plan of care, document outcomes and serve as a clinical resource.
• Knowledge of Chapter 5100 of the M.H. Procedures Act, CSM, and JCAHO standards.
• Excellent writing, computer and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

• Rotation