Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARYProvides direct professional nursing care to patients. Responsible for assessing patient needs, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care provided to the patientMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation:Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferredExperience:A minimum of one-year full time experience in psychiatric nursing or employment in a Behavioral Health program preferred.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others. Presents self in a professional and supportive manner.License/Certification/Registration:Hold a current license to practice professional nursing in Pennsylvania.Meets the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.Crisis Prevention Institute's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI NCI) training and renews every 2 years thereafter.

Position Urgency:Normal

Shifts:nights 1845-0715, every other weekend

State License Details:Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:2

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:40

Specialty Type:Nursing

Sub Specialty:Psychiatric Adult

General Certifications:BLS/BCLS

Bilingual:No

EMR Used:Meditech

Holiday Coverage Required:Yes