RN

UHS • Horsham Township, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Horsham Clinic is seeking compassionate, trustworthy, and well-rounded Registered Nurses to provide nursing care in a hospital and inpatient behavioral health setting. The Registered Nurse is a key member of the treatment team and works under the supervision of the CNO, ADON, and Nurse Manager. The role includes providing a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and assistance with activities of daily living, while coordinating, delegating, evaluating, and monitoring nursing care for psychiatric patients.

Successful candidates demonstrate leadership that supports a positive work environment and flexibility to work across units and patient populations, including children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and dually diagnosed patients. Nurses must respect and understand patients, communicate effectively with stakeholders including leadership, departments, patients, and families, and comply with confidentiality laws and regulations.

The work may involve exposure to environmental hazards, contagious and infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, needle sticks, and crisis or emergency situations. The posting offers a sign-on bonus for full-time and part-time RNs.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school or program.
• Registered Nursing license in good standing.
• Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Strategic and empathetic decision-making skills.
• Ability to work flexibly across units and patient populations, including children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and dually diagnosed patients.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Two or more years of experience in addiction or inpatient psychiatric health settings.
• Experience creating and maintaining patient treatment plans.
• EMR experience and computer-based knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and support with activities of daily living.
• Coordinate, delegate, evaluate, and monitor nursing care for psychiatric patients.
• Conduct unit safety checks and patient-round observations to help ensure patient and environmental safety.
• Coordinate and communicate with doctors, the treatment team, and other departments about patient care.
• Demonstrate leadership and direction within patient care parameters.
• Perform contraband searches as needed.
• Oversee patient vital signs and perform vital checks as needed.
• Administer and monitor medications under the supervision of a physician.
• Assume Charge Nurse responsibilities when needed and oversee unit workflow.
• Comply with confidentiality laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan, with pre-tax and post-tax contribution options.
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts at several schools.
• Student loan repayment programs.
• Employee Assistance Program with consultations, resources, and referrals.
• Employee appreciation events and gifts.
• Free employee meals.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Sign-on bonus for full-time and part-time RNs.

What This Job Offers

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