Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Discovery Behavioral Health
Tannersville, PA

Registered Nurse

Job description Company Description Brookdale welcomes all applicants interested in working together with our compassionate team of experienced professionals to provide the highest quality of care to every one of our patients. Here at Brookdale, we believe in supporting our valued team members. This philosophy extends beyond our beautiful campus to include an extensive benefits package. Compensation Range: $31-40 per hour Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience Our Offer to You! We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing: * 401(k) * Healthcare benefits * Vacation and sick days * Employee referral program * Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc. * Continuing education (CE) programs and training * Weekly training opportunities * Advancement opportunities within the organization Job Description Functions under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, interfacing with clinical services. Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates nursing care provided to all patients admitted to Brookdale. Provides exceptional care to our patients through assessment, monitoring and communicating observations to the essential members of the treatment team. Responsibilities The duties listed below reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. * Responsible for suicide risk assessments. * Demonstrates respect and empathy towards patients and peers. * Assess psychological and medical issues, prioritizing and reporting to the proper clinical staff and leadership. * Complete medical and nutritional assessments upon admission, chemical dependency, and suicide history, documenting all issues appropriately. * Administration of medications per Brookdale policies and procedures. * Promotes restoration of health, patient and family education and serves as a patient advocate. * Administers TB testing to patients in accordance with PA Department of Health and Brookdale policies. * Maintain, adhere to, and promote infection control measures. * Provides patients with educational information. * Complies with all program policies and procedures as well as regulatory, Joint Commission, and Department of Drug and Alcohol accreditation standards. * Coordinates emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies. * Works with multi-disciplinary team to resolve patient issues, while also being able to work autonomously * Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. * Performs other duties as assigned. This is a full-time position that will work 7pm-7am. For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at brookdalerecovery.com. Qualifications * Holds a current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania. * Is a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. * Current Basic Life Support required. * 1 year of nursing experience preferred. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That's why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we'd be happy to consider your application. Additional Information We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/ Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.