REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - Intake

UHS•Newark, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility in Newark, Delaware, offering inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care as prescribed by physicians, under the direction and supervision of facility nursing leadership. Care is specific to the age group served and must comply with the State Nurse Practice Act and facility policies and procedures. This is a full-time opportunity with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. A two-week orientation is required, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. New graduates are encouraged to apply; an orientation and mentor program is available.

Requirements

Current license to practice nursing in Delaware, or eligibility to receive or renew one.
Current CPR.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are encouraged to apply; an orientation and mentor program is available.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing, individualized nursing care as assigned and as dictated by the patient’s condition, following physician orders and facility protocols.
When administering PRN medications, confirm the medication is appropriate for PRN use, document the rationale, and record its effectiveness in the medical record.
Report changes in a patient’s physical or mental status and episodes of seclusion or restraint to the nurse manager or supervisor during each shift.
Ensure family and physician notification is completed and documented when a patient is transported to the emergency room, injured, falls, or is placed in seclusion or restraints.
Collaborate with team members to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
Perform physician-ordered treatments and therapies appropriately and promptly.
Document patient care, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.
Document PRN medications administered, including the reason and effect.
Initiate emergency measures according to age-appropriate CPR and client resuscitation protocols.
Participate in emergency crisis interventions using age-appropriate techniques.
Maintain confidentiality concerning patients, families, clients, the facility, and staff in accordance with HIPAA.
Provide nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory care that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness and preserves patient autonomy, rights, and dignity.