Current DE nursing license or eligibility for renewal
2+ years of Nursing Management experience, preferably in psychiatric care
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred
Current CPR certification
Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and mental illness
Responsibilities
Conduct ongoing nursing care duties based on patient condition and physician orders
Assess and document the need and effectiveness of PRN medications
Report changes in patient status or incidents to management during shifts
Ensure family and physician notifications are documented for critical incidents
Collaborate with team members to develop and evaluate individualized care plans
Perform treatments and therapies as ordered by physicians in a timely manner
Document patient care and psychosocial responses to interventions
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Discounts through Chamberlain University Partnership
In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice program
Orientation with potential to earn 20 CEUs
Career development opportunities across UHS's 300+ locations
Diverse programming to enhance experience and career
Access to HealthStream online learning catalogue with free CEU courses
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Registered Nurse Manager (RN) - Behavioral Health Opportunity.
This is a full-time position salaried position.
SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000
(A 2 WEEK ORIENTATION IS REQUIRED. MON- FRI 8:30A-5:00P)
Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE, offers an experienced and tenured senior management team, and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.
Website: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services | Rockford Center | Newark, DE
Position Summary:
In this rewarding role you will direct and manage the delivery of quality psychiatric and chemical dependency nursing care on the Adult Nursing Units.
Responsibilites:
Conducts ongoing and individualized nursing care duties as assigned and as dictated by the patient's condition in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
When administering PRN medications, assess for confirmed med for PRN, documents need (rationale) and its effectiveness in the medical record.
Reports change in patient physical, mental status or episodes of seclusion or restraint to nurse manager or supervisor during each shift.
Ensures family and physician notification is completed and documented if a patient is transported to Emergency Room, Injured, Falls or is Placed in Seclusion or Restraints.
Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
Performs treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate and timely fashion.
Documents patient care, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.
Documents PRN medications given, reason and effect
Initiates emergency measures according to age appropriate CPR and client resuscitation protocols.
Participates in emergency crisis interventions according to age appropriate techniques.
Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+locations!
Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
Qualifications
Requirements:
Current license to practice nursing in DE (or eligible to receive or renew).
Two (2) years of Nursing Management experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
BSN required, MSN preferred.
Current CPR
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