Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - Weekdays Days

WellSpan Health•Lancaster, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Diversion program is a short-term residential program for Lancaster County residents who are adults with a serious and persistent mental illness. The intention of the program is to divert persons from more intensive inpatient treatment (i.e. state hospital or Extended Acute Unity). Treatment services are designed to support individuals in developing self-sufficiency skills that will allow them to live as independently as possible in the community. Educational programing and therapy of varying modalities are offered in different combinations on a daily basis. The program psychiatrist meets with each resident once a week for treatment review and medication management. The program nurse oversees the administration of medications and the overall medical management of each resident. Services provided include educational groups, behavioral management, crisis intervention, community re-integration skills (e.g., independent living, social, leisure), and gaining supportive services in the community such as individual therapy. The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates treatment and services to psychiatric patients, functioning as a member of the health care team at an intermediate nursing level to assist in the planning and implementation of patient care based upon sound nursing judgment, clinical preparation, knowledge, skills, and experience. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Additionally, the RN serves as a nursing resource for clinical staff and may serve as the key clinical contact in the absence of the Nursing Supervisor or Clinical Team Lead by providing support for clinical staff scheduling and competency oversight of clinicians.

Requirements

Diploma Program From an accredited RN program required or Associate's Degree From an accredited RN program required
2 years Relevant experience required
Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree From an accredited RN program preferred
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification Upon Hire Preferred

Responsibilities

Interviews patients and family members to obtain information about home environment, family relationships, health history, and patient's personality traits.
Administers medications as prescribed.
Coordinates care of assigned patients.
Conducts individual or group therapy sessions.
Assesses patients' progress and modifies or extends treatment program accordingly.
Documents current, accurate observations of care to the patient in appropriate records.
Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.
Provides medication checks.
Provides support to nurse triage phone calls when appropriate.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population.
Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment.
Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Maintains the cleanliness of work areas as required.
Assists in the implementation of education and training experience for interns and other designated students.
Provides age appropriate assessment and treatment.