Mental Health Charge Nurse (RN) 7a to 3p
About The Position
Do you want to make a difference? Each day we give you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the children and teenagers we treat in our inpatient hospital operations. KidsPeace will offer a Sign On Bonus to all Full Time RN's within the Hospital and Residential Programs. The bonus parameters are: $1500 at sign on and $1500 at 6 months for Full Time RNs. For immediate consideration, please text or call Kurt Wenger at (610) 248-1515 The Mental Health Charge Nurse (RN) provides holistic healthcare and education to clients in order to promote physical and mental health and well-being. The MHCN works in collaboration with other clinical and non-clinical staff to provide appropriate clinical interventions and treatment. Full-time, Part-time and Flex/Per Diem nursing positions are currently available. Late night and primarily 2nd shift hours. Previous Pediatric Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing experience helpful. Graduates welcome. Job Summary: Supervises the provision of holistic healthcare and education to clients in order to promote physical, mental health, and well-being. Provides direct supervision and leadership to other clinical and non-clinical staff on a regular basis to assure appropriate clinical interventions and treatment within the milieu. The MHCN is responsible to carry out therapeutic program schedules and ensure treatment planning is followed.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a member of a team required.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution skills required.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
- SCM certification, observer status required.
- CPR/First Aid certification required.
- LSCI certification required within 6 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Minimum of three years mental health nursing experience preferred; prior supervisory experience preferred.
- SCM Level 1 or 2, strongly preferred.
- Previous Pediatric Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing experience helpful.
Responsibilities
- Supervises the provision of holistic healthcare and education to clients in order to promote physical, mental health, and well-being.
- Provides direct supervision and leadership to other clinical and non-clinical staff on a regular basis to assure appropriate clinical interventions and treatment within the milieu.
- The MHCN is responsible to carry out therapeutic program schedules and ensure treatment planning is followed.
Benefits
- KidsPeace offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Social Assistance
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
