Registered Nurse - Mountains Behavioral Health

Indiana Regional Medical Center • Indiana, PA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse coordinates the provision of direct patient care according to Nursing Care Standards. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, reassessing, and recording care in accordance with each patient’s interdisciplinary treatment plan. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other disciplines to develop, implement, and revise treatment and discharge plans, and may function as charge nurse when assigned. The position requires floating to all units, including geropsych, adult, and adolescent.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• One year of med-surg experience and/or one year of geriatric experience.
• One year of behavioral health experience.
• Current Pennsylvania RN license, or must pass nursing boards within six months of hire.
• BLS certification required or to be obtained within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, reassess, and record patient care in accordance with the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
• Apply knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M.H. Procedures Act, CMS and CIHQ standards, voluntary and involuntary care, patient rights, and confidentiality.
• Provide therapeutic 1:1 interactions.
• Lead or co-lead therapeutic groups and activities and provide patient and family teaching.
• Participate actively in the interdisciplinary treatment team and collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to develop, implement, and revise patient treatment and discharge plans.
• Direct and assist other disciplines and provide leadership to maintain professional nursing standards.
• Act in accordance with IRMC's mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures to ensure quality care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the organization.
• Assist with patient and family education.
• Function as charge nurse when assigned.
• Float to all units, including geropsych, adult, and adolescent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree