Behavioral Health RN

Mount Nittany Health • State College, PA

37d

About The Position

Provides direct professional nursing care to patients. Responsible for assessing patient needs, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care provided to the patient.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• Completes Take Charge course before assuming any Charge Nurse duties.
• A minimum of one-year full time experience in psychiatric nursing or employment in a Behavioral Health program preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
• Presents self in a professional and supportive manner.
• Hold a current license to practice professional nursing in Pennsylvania.
• Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
• Within three months from the hire/transfer date, completes Crisis Prevention Institute’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI NCI) training and renews every 2 years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• A minimum of one-year full time experience in psychiatric nursing or employment in a Behavioral Health program preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees