Registered Nurse - $20k SIGN-ON
About The Position
Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care for adults receiving treatment for substance use disorders and certain co-occurring mental health concerns. The facility offers detoxification, residential rehabilitation, and outpatient programming for adults age 18 and older. Applicants in Bedford, Pennsylvania, may apply but must be willing to commute to and work in Williamsburg. New graduate RNs are welcome to apply. This is a full-time evening-shift position, scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The posting advertises a sign-on bonus of approximately $20,000 for full-time employees, shift differentials, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits. The role is suited to people passionate about supporting individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment, or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
- One year of nursing experience.
- CPR certification and de-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Previous psychiatric, mental health, behavioral health, or substance use nursing experience.
- New graduate RNs are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and provide and coordinate care.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans tailored to assessed needs.
- Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about physical and behavioral health conditions.
- Provide nursing care within applicable nursing practice standards, state Nurse Practice Act regulations, and facility and corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensure verbal physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed according to policy and procedure.
- Assess patients’ status on an ongoing basis and gather and document pertinent information.
- Notify physicians about significant changes in patient status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, and medication response concerns.
- Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission and ensure plans address assessed needs.
- Use universal precautions when providing direct patient care.
- Administer medications accurately according to orders.
- Document controlled-substance medication counts accurately on required documents.
- Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Maintain therapeutic rapport and professional boundaries with patients, respect personal space, give patients direct attention, and maintain rational detachment.
- Direct or coordinate unit activities as directed.
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in inpatient treatment.
Benefits
- Approximately $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees.
- Shift differentials.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Medical insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
