Psychiatric Nurse Clinician

Gateway Rehabilitation Center•Aliquippa, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Gateway Rehab is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Clinician to support the Co-Occurring unit at its Center Twp location. The Co-occurring Unit is a 40-bed unit that provides comprehensive specialized services to individuals diagnosed with mental health disorders and an opiate or alcohol use disorder. This position will work a daylight/evening rotation, with two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts weekly. There will be weekend and holiday coverages as assigned.

Requirements

Two years of recent nursing experience.
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
BSN preferred or RN with relevant experience.
Two years of Psychiatric nursing preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Registered Nurse in PA with active no restriction license.
Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located (PA) or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.
Pass a PA Criminal Background Check.
Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting clearances.
Pass Drug Screen.
2-Step TB Test.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred or RN with relevant experience.
Two years of Psychiatric nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes medication administration safely and accurately, including transcription, administration and documentation according to established policies.
Participates with unit management in Program Development and Performance Improvement Activities.
Participates in interdisciplinary activities including treatment team, staff meeting and other committees as assigned.
Conducts psychiatric group therapy and psychiatric pre-assessments.
Schedules psych evaluations and follow up appointments according to ASAM standards and psychiatrist orders.
Liaison between GRC and hospital in the event a patient is psychiatrically hospitalized and is able to return to GRC.
Obtains preauthorization if needed for the Co-Occurring patients.
Assists the Psychiatrist in ensuring that patients are ready for their scheduled psych appointment.
Intervenes in crisis and other emergency situations
Collaboration of care with psychiatrist and participate in treatment team meetings
Coordinates with all GRC departments as appropriate.
Successful completion of the central and unit specific orientation programs.
Attends GRC mandatory in-services and trainings.
Attends all nursing trainings, coaching sessions and system-wide competencies
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
An above market starting salary.
Free parking.
Free onsite training.
PTO available immediately.
Contribution towards medical insurance of your choice to include Highmark or UPMC plans.
Vision & Dental insurance.
Employee discounts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Profit-sharing retirement plan with employer match.
ABILITY TO SAVE LIVES!
GRC is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.