RN - BAYLOR

UHS•Horsham Township, PA

79d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a key member of the treatment team and works under the supervision of the CNO, ADON, and Nurse Manager. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living. RNs will coordinate, delegate, evaluate and monitor nursing care for a variety of psychiatric patients. Successful candidates must demonstrate leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment, flexibility for reassignment to various units/populations including children, adolescents, adults, older adults and dually diagnosed patients, and must know and comply with all confidentiality laws and regulation, e.g., HIPPA. RNs should also demonstrate respect and understanding of patients, as well as be able to effectively engage with all levels of stakeholders, including our CEO and CNO, various departments, patients and their families. The work is performed in a hospital/inpatient behavioral health setting, therefore, there exists a potential for exposure to environmental hazards and contagious diseases, exposure to crisis/emergency situations, and exposure to all infectious diseases including HIV/TB/Hepatitis, blood and body fluids and needle sticks.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelors from an accredited Nursing School/Program required
Registered Nursing License required; license is in good standing
Strong oral and written skills
Strong teamwork skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Strategic and empathetic decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred
2 or more years of experience in addiction or inpatient psychiatric health setting preferred
Experience in creating and maintaining patient treatment plans preferred
EMR experience preferred; computer-base knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities.
Ensure patient and environmental safety by conducting unit safety checks and patient rounds observations
Coordinate and communicate effectively and efficiently with Doctors, Treatment Team, and other departments involving patient care.
Demonstrate a level of leadership and direction within patient care parameters.
Perform contraband searches as needed.
Oversee patient vitals; perform vitals as needed.
Administering and monitoring medications under the supervision of a Physician.
RN may also assume Charge Nurse responsibilities and will oversee the workflow of the unit as required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401K with company match and discounted stock plan (401K pre-tax and post-tax contribution options)
Tuition Reimbursement (we’ll put money towards your next course, CEU or conference; we have tuition discounts with several schools such as Drexel, Chamberlain, Widener University)
Student Loan Repayment Programs (we’ll help you pay off those pesky loans!)
Employee Assistance Program (access to free consultations, resources and referrals for you, your family and anyone else that has a direct impact on your life)
Employee Appreciation Events (food trucks, BBQ’s, holiday parties, employee gifts!)
Make a direct impact on the lives of our patients
Free employee meals
Career Development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!