Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Indiana, PA

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - Casual

Job Summary The RN/GN assesses, plans, implements, reassesses, and records patient care in accordance with the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Must possess a thorough knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M. H. Procedures Act, CSM and JCAHO standards, voluntary, involuntary, patient rights and confidentiality. He/she must be proficient in therapeutic 1:1's, leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities and providing patient/family teaching. As an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team where the RN/GN is expected to work collaboratively with physicians and other disciplines to develop, implement and revise each patient's interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plan. The RN/GN directs and assists all other disciplines and provides leadership to ensure professional nursing standards are maintained. Must possess the ability to function as the charge nurse as assigned. Job Specification * Minimum Education Required * A graduate of an accredited nursing program. * Minimum Experience Required * Prefer 1 year med/surgical, and/or 1 year geriatric experience also 1-year behavioral health experience, preferred. * Licensure/Certification Required * A current license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or eligible nurse must pass their nursing boards within 6 months of hire. * Must be BLS certified required (or obtain within one month of hire). Skills *