RN - Admissions

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Rockford Center is a 138‑bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, that offers a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. It is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.

Orientation is required and will be a 2‑week program, Monday through Friday, 8:30 A – 5:00 P.

The Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct nursing care to patients as prescribed by the physician, under the direction and supervision of the facility's nursing leadership. The RN ensures nursing care is specific to the age population served and adheres to the State Nurse Practice Act and facility policies and procedures.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Admissions Registered Nurse to join our team, working three 12-hour shifts from 12 PM to 12 AM, to provide exceptional patient care and support during critical hours.

• Conduct ongoing and individualized nursing care duties as assigned and as dictated by the patient’s condition in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• When administering PRN medications, assess for confirmed med for PRN, document rationale, and record effectiveness in the medical record.
• Report changes in patient physical or mental status or episodes of seclusion or restraint to the nurse manager or supervisor during each shift.
• Ensure family and physician notification is completed and documented if a patient is transported to the Emergency Room, injured, falls, or is placed in seclusion or restraints.
• Collaborate with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
• Perform treatments and therapies as ordered by the physician in an appropriate and timely fashion.
• Document patient care, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.
• Document PRN medications given, reason, and effect.
• Initiate emergency measures according to age‑appropriate CPR and client resuscitation protocols.
• Participate in emergency crisis interventions according to age‑appropriate techniques.
• Maintain confidentiality related to patient, family, client, facility, and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Provide patient care in a non‑judgmental, non‑discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.

• Competitive compensation
• Chamberlain University partnership discount
• In‑house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition‑to‑Practice program
• Orientation (could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• Health Stream online learning catalog with plenty of free CEU courses

• Current license to practice nursing in DE (or eligible to receive or renew).
• New graduates encouraged to apply! Excellent orientation and mentor program available.
• Current CPR certification.

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