Registered Nurse (RN) (PRN/Pool)

Connections Health Solutions • Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses adults and youth in behavioral health crisis settings, documenting triage, behavioral health, physical health, substance use, and medication-related information. The role applies crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques and provides education to individuals and their families about behavioral health diagnoses, medications, and treatments. RNs collaborate with the multidisciplinary clinical team on individualized treatment planning and support continuity of care during transitions between facilities or at discharge.

The position also involves medication administration and documentation, medication reconciliation, chart checks, secondary medication verification, lab draws, and wound care as ordered. The RN must understand seclusion and restraint procedures, document and debrief incidents as required, and be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques. Physical demands include performing interventions, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, and prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast-paced environment. The role may involve working with individuals exhibiting agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior.

This is a PRN/pool position. The company’s vaccination policy requires successful applicants to be fully vaccinated with documentation or qualify for an exemption before starting. The benefits listed as available to all employees include an Employee Assistance Program and automatic 401(k) enrollment after 90 days. Benefits identified as full-time only are not stated as available to this pool role.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Unrestricted active Registered Professional Nurse license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing or a multistate licensure privilege.
• Ability to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.
• For work on ASAM 3.7, competencies and experience conducting an alcohol- or other drug-focused nursing assessment.
• Pass a Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Criminal Background Check, and Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.
• Meet the company’s mandatory vaccination policy by being fully vaccinated and providing proper documentation, or qualify for an exemption through the company’s exemption process before the start date.
• Safely perform physical interventions, including standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, and supporting another person’s weight.
• Occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of psychiatric, behavioral health, or relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Previous emergency room or crisis psychiatric care experience.
• Experience working with individuals with addiction and addiction management.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed nursing assessments for adults and youth, documenting triage, medical and behavioral health assessments, and medication administration using appropriate assessment tools.
• Record medications brought in by individuals on medication reconciliation and storage forms.
• Plan individualized treatment as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Educate individuals, families, and others involved in care about psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, psychopharmacology, and health literacy.
• Use verbal interventions to de-escalate potentially dangerous behaviors and apply therapeutic option theory and techniques while understanding safety roles and responsibilities.
• Follow seclusion and restraint standards and techniques, and complete required documentation and debriefing after incidents.
• Transcribe provider orders and administer prescribed medications; seek medication consent signatures when possible.
• Perform chart checks, act as a secondary verifier for prescribed medications, draw labs, and provide wound care as ordered by providers when required.
• Complete nurse-to-nurse handoffs at discharge and when accepting individuals from another facility.
• Perform other assigned duties supporting care and well-being in adult and youth settings.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program for confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support (available to pool, part-time, and full-time employees).
• Automatic enrollment in the 401(k) Plan after 90 days (available to pool, part-time, and full-time employees).

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed