Registered Nurse - Mountains Behavioral Health - Part Time 0.6
About The Position
This Registered Nurse position at Mountains Behavioral Health is a part-time role (0.6 FTE) requiring the nurse to provide comprehensive patient care. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care according to the interdisciplinary treatment plan. The role demands knowledge of age-specific needs, care for mentally ill individuals, relevant regulations (Chapter 5100 of the M.H. Procedures Act, CMS, CIHQ standards), patient rights, and confidentiality. The nurse will conduct therapeutic 1:1s, lead or co-lead therapeutic groups, and provide patient/family teaching. Collaboration with physicians and other disciplines is crucial for developing and revising treatment and discharge plans. The role involves directing other disciplines, maintaining nursing standards, and exemplifying the organization's mission, vision, and values. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary for interacting with patients, families, and staff. The nurse will also assist with patient and family education and may be assigned charge nurse duties. Flexibility to float to all units, including geropsych, adult, and adolescent units, is required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- 1 year med-surg experience and/or 1 year geriatric experience
- 1 year of behavioral health experience
- Possess current license as an RN in Pennsylvania or must pass nursing boards within 6 months of hire.
- BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assessing, planning, implementing, reassessing, and recording patient care in accordance with the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
- Using thorough knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M.H. Procedures Act, CMS and CIHQ standards, voluntary, involuntary, patient rights and confidentiality.
- Proficient in therapeutic 1:1’s.
- Leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities and providing patient/family teaching.
- Active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team where you are expected to work collaboratively with physicians and other disciplines to develop, implement, and revise each patient’s interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plan.
- Directing and assisting all other disciplines and provide leadership to ensure professional nursing standards are maintained.
- Exemplifying the IRMC mission, vision, and values, acting in accordance with IRMC policies and procedures to ensure quality care is provided.
- Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skill to effectively communicate with patients, family, and members of the organization.
- Assisting in providing patient and family education.
- Able to function as the charge nurse as assigned.
- Will be required to float to all units, including geropsych, adult, and adolescent.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
