Psych Registered Nurse (RN) - Wyoming Valley Behavioral Hospital

***NEW SHIFT DIFF RATES (Between $6 and $7 on 7p-7a)***

Wyoming Valley Behavioral Hospital is hiring and we want you!! We are looking for Psych Registered Nurses (RN) who displays calm, confidence interventions and enhances an environment of compassion to people seeking help for serious symptoms of mental illness. Candidates should be aware of their approach to developing a healing environment in a hospital setting and provide leadership and healthy mentoring to staff also working within the same environment. This nurse will exhibit high standards of care, passion and knowledge of mental illness as they render nursing care and assistance to patients in a psychiatric facility; assist in supervising auxiliary personnel, help maintaining accurate patient records according to policy. The candidate must be familiar with Trauma Informed Care theory and practice.

*Full time, part time, or Per diem available; 7p-7:30a 

Required Qualifications

The Registered Nurse must possess:

• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Psychiatric nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Graduate of Registered School of Nursing

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Familiar with Trauma Informed Care theory and practice
• Familiar with psychiatric medications and side effects.
• Know Fire, Safety, and Disaster Manual.
• Assist the supervisor by participation in all activities of nursing service to insure good patient care.
• When in charge of a unit assume the full responsibilities of the charge nurse, some of the specific duties involved are: Schedule staff for patient care and continuous in-service education.

Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient. Prepares equipment and assists the physician during treatments or examinations. Administers prescribed medications, orally and by injections. Changes or assists the physician in changing dressings, cleaning wounds and incisions. Takes vital signs to detect deviations from normal and gauge progress of the patient. Observes, records and reports to supervisor or physician, patients’ condition, reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. Maintains patients’ medical record on nursing observation and action taken, such as medications and treatments given, reactions, tests, intake, and emission of liquids and solids, temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. Records nursing needs of patient on treatment plan to assure continuity of care. Observes emotional stability of patients, express interest in their progress and prepares them for continuing care after discharge. Explains procedures and treatments ordered to gain patients’ cooperation and allay apprehension. Must report to on-coming nurse at the change of each shift change. Also, must check narcotics with on-coming nurse, if applicable.

• Assumes responsibility for promoting good relationships among co-workers, other departments, patients their families and visitors.
• Be conservative of supplies and equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for his/her professional growth and development through participation in in-service programs and by attending staff meetings and trainings.
• Participate in the orientation of new personnel.
• Responsible for instructing patients or their families when discharged.
• Perform other duties as may be required to ensure a high level of patient safety.
• Performs other duties as directed or required.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• As a part of our team, you will receive compensation for your orientation period at the same rate as your base pay
• Monthly Schedules on Mobile App: Stay organized and plan ahead, making it convenient for you to manage your work-life balance.
• On-Demand Payroll Status: Keep track of your earnings effortlessly
• Our mobile app enables you to access your payroll status on demand, providing you with transparency and financial convenience
• Holiday Pay and Overtime Pay: We recognize the importance of holidays and the extra effort you put in during overtime
• You will be eligible for holiday pay and overtime pay, ensuring your dedication is duly rewarded with our already high payrates!
• Professional Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through ongoing training and educational opportunities, fostering career growth

Schedule:

• 12-hour shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Associate's
• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Psychiatric: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists, and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.