Rn Jobs in Orange County

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CPR certification.
• 3 to 5 years of behavioral health nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately to psychiatric emergencies, behavioral incidents, and changes in patient condition.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and clinical documentation.
• Must meet applicable requirements under the Pennsylvania Older Adults Protective Services Act (Act 169).
• Successful completion of required orientation and certifications.
• Availability for the required every-other-Saturday-and-Sunday schedule.
• Attendance at all five days of mandatory new-hire orientation before beginning the regular work schedule.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, background check, employment verification, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience in psychiatric nursing, mental health treatment, or substance use treatment settings.
• Experience working with older adults or individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to individuals with serious mental illness and complex healthcare needs.
• Conduct nursing assessments, health screenings, and behavioral health evaluations.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Monitor patient conditions, identify changes, and respond appropriately to medical or behavioral concerns.
• Provide crisis intervention and use therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques.
• Supervise Behavioral Health Technicians and guide daily patient care.
• Support therapeutic interventions and individualized treatment goals.
• Document assessments, medications, treatments, and nursing interventions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, clinical professionals, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain infection control standards, patient safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and required departmental activities.
• Serve as charge nurse when designated.
• Perform additional nursing duties as assigned.