Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - Weekdays Days

Full-time (64 hours biweekly)

Weekdays, daytime hours; 7 am to 3:30 pm

No Weekends and No Holidays

Sign On Bonus Eligible

Program Description:

Diversion (Adult Residential Treatment Program)

Mission including population served: The mission of the Diversion program is to provide individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness and on-going significant issues with social supports, living skills and lack of natural supports with a safe environment to develop emotional, relational and daily living skills required to be more successful in their independence in the community. Program participants have an active role in their treatment and will be encouraged to take full advantage of the opportunities available in the community.

Services provided: The Lancaster Diversion Program is a short-term residential program for Lancaster County residents who are adults with a serious and persistent mental illness. The intention of the program is to divert persons from more intensive inpatient treatment (ie state hospital or Extended Acute Unity).

Treatment services are designed to support individuals in developing self-sufficiency skills that will allow them to live as independently as possible in the community. Educational programing and therapy of varying modalities are offered in different combinations on a daily basis.

The program psychiatrist meets with each resident once a week for treatment review and medication management. The program nurse oversees the administration of medications and the overall medical management of each resident.

-Educational groups

-Behavioral management

-Crisis Intervention

-Community Re-Integration Skills (ie. Independent living, social, leisure)

-Gaining supportive services in the community such as individual therapy

General Summary

Provides and coordinates treatment and services to psychiatric patients. Functions as a member of the health care team at an intermediate nursing level to assist in the planning and implementation of patient care based upon sound nursing judgment, clinical preparation, knowledge, skills and experience. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. In addition, serves as a nursing resource for clinical staff and may serve as the key clinical contact in the absence of the Nursing Supervisor or Clinical Team Lead by providing support for clinical staff scheduling and competency oversight of clinicians.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Interviews patients and family members to obtain information about home environment, family relationships, health history, and patient's personality traits.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Coordinates care of assigned patients.
• Conducts individual or group therapy sessions. Assesses patients' progress and modifies or extends treatment program accordingly.
• Documents current, accurate observations of care to the patient in appropriate records.
• Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.
• Provides medication checks.
• Provides support to nurse triage phone calls when appropriate.
• Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements Policy outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of nursing practice and is considered to be part of the job description.
• In addition to requirements specified in the license and certification section below, current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice is required.Current certification may be required for the following areas of nursing practice:Emergency Care Center - ACLS, PALSIntensive Care Center & MSCC Lead - ACLS, PALSL&D - ACLS, NRP, - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experienceNICU - NRPPEDS - PALSPCC/PACU/ENDO - ACLS, PALSProcedural - ACLS

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Maintains the cleanliness of work areas as required.
• Assists in the implementation of education and training experience for interns and other designated students.
• Provides age appropriate assessment and treatment.

Minimum Education:

• Diploma Program From an accredited RN program required or
• Associate's Degree From an accredited RN program required
• Bachelor's Degree From an accredited RN program preferred

Work Experience:

• 2 years Relevant experience required

Licenses:

• Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification Upon Hire Preferred

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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