RN - FT Adolescent Unit
On-siteDanville, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients' physical and behavioral health needs and developing nursing care plans. Maintain medical records, educate patients and families about conditions, and ensure physicians' orders are transcribed appropriately. Administer medications per ordered notes, document controlled substance counts, and notify physicians of significant status changes. Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently while demonstrating knowledge of universal precautions and maintaining therapeutic rapport with patients. Ensure initial and ongoing nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and co-workers. Full-time day shifts available; night shifts available for SOB eligible candidates. One year of nursing experience required; previous psychiatric or behavioral health experience a plus.
Required Qualifications
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing
- Must 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
- One year of nursing experience
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required
Desired Qualifications
- previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
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