Experienced Registered Nurse, In-Patient Behavioral Health and Recovery Center (Detox/Rehab), Multiple Campuses (Full Time/Part Time)

About this role

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

         Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills.

Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.

St. Luke’s highly dedicated nursing staff serves the Behavioral Health needs throughout our community in our Adolescent, Adult, Older Adult and Extended Acute Care, Detox and Rehab in-patient units which provide structure in a secure setting. St. Luke’s interdisciplinary treatment team consists of experienced mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, nurses, case managers, mental health technicians and activity therapists.

In our 10 in-patient hospital based units, the multidisciplinary team approach assists and promotes our patients’ understanding of behavioral health issues so that they can begin the journey to recovery. Our Adolescent unit works together for teens 12-18 years of age, creating an individualized treatment plan tailored to each teen’s needs, based on their diagnosis, background and triggers. Adult Units treating those 18-54 years of age use a team approach to assess each individ93ual and provide a treatment plan including active discharge planning for services on an outpatient basis. Older Adult Units treat adults 55 years of age and over with the same team approach in an intimate setting created to address the unique needs of older adults. The Extended Acute Care treats adults who require further therapeutic treatment in an in-patient setting. We strive to provide unique forms of treatment to assist individuals in developing necessary skills and capabilities to reduce barriers and achieve independence outside of a hospital. Our St. Luke’s Penn Foundation’s Recovery Center offers a safe, structured environment for those struggling with substance use. Our compassionate team of professionals believes that recovery is possible and works to ensure that each client receives high quality, personalized care that meets them where they are in their recovery process. Our goal is to instill hope, inspire change, and build community for each one of our clients so they have a strong foundation for recovery which can be sustained after they are discharged.

Locations - Openings will vary by campus availability.

• Easton Campus: - Adolescent Behavioral Health • Lehighton Campus: - Adult Behavioral Health - Older Adult Behavioral Health • Quakertown Campus: - Adult Behavioral Health • Sacred Heart Campus, Allentown: - Adult Behavioral Health - Older Adult Behavioral Health - Extended Acute Care Behavioral Health • St. Luke’s Penn Foundation Recovery Center, Sellersville: - Inpatient Detox and Rehab (Drug and Alcohol)

• Unique Opportunity: Behavioral Health Network Float. This position provides support to the campuses where in-patient behavioral health services are rendered, as necessary to ensure appropriate staffing levels which allow our nurses to provide top quality care to our patients. The Float Registered Nurse is a highly skilled professional with a minimum of 2 years of in-patient behavioral health experience. This professional must possess a multi-disciplinary skill set and be flexible with their assignments. Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. A Behavioral Health Float RN will travel to 4 campuses and fulfill shifts for in-patient behavioral health units. Competitive compensation is offered with additional stipends for flexibility of travel. SHIFT DETAILS:   

Positions may be available on various shifts including weekend program options and per diem. The RN Float hires for evening and night shift only, as available. Apply now to talk to a recruiter about our current openings! 

Full time, 36 or 40 hours per week    

Part time, less than 36 hours per week   Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies     

Per Diem, minimum of 2 shifts/month.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES  

Registered Nurse –   • Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.    • Performs assessment of the mental and physical status of all assigned patients.  Implements, evaluates, and documents patient care interventions and patient responses as required.  • Demonstrates accountability for initiating and maintaining the multi-disciplinary treatment plans, assuring that all elements are reviewed and revised as required.   • Assesses patient/family learning needs and provides and documents psycho-educational interventions by utilizing a variety of therapeutic programming modalities (nursing education groups, individual sessions, etc)  • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base of psychopharmacology.  • Demonstrates appropriate skill as a member

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