Experienced Registered Nurse

2 weeks ago


Allentown PA United States St. Luke's University Health Network Full time
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 individual 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. Clients benefit from the latest advancements in evidence-based addiction medicine and mental health treatment. 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)

• Behavioral Health Central Staffing Float Pool: The Behavioral Health Staffing Resource Registered Nurse is a highly skilled professional nurse motivated by the challenge of providing care to patients in varied inpatient settings throughout the network. This professional must possess a mental health nursing skill set, be flexible with their assignments, and have the ability to travel to anywhere inpatient Behavioral Health services are rendered. SHIFT DETAILS:

Positions may be available on various shifts including weekend program options and per diem.

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. Ability to complete initial 7 business days of classroom orientation followed by unit orientation.

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.
  • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base of psychopharmacology.
  • Demonstrates appropriate skill as a member of the Control Team, in responding to agitation/violent behavior of individuals requiring verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint.
  • Demonstrates competence in caring for the patient requiring restraints or seclusion.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
  • Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
  • Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
  • Inpatient Detox/Rehab positions include job responsibilities above and shall include:
  • Provides individual assistance with clients who are experiencing medical or mental health symptoms, in addition to the dependence
  • Contributes knowledge of clinical and programmatic needs of client as it relates to clinical knowledge base.


Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Observes and reports data regarding assigned patient physical and mental health status.
  • Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
  • Participates in a collaborative plan of care in accordance with the multi-disciplinary treatment plan and accepted standards of nursing practice.
  • Organizes, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care in conjunction with other direct care providers. Contributes to patient/family education process and documents accordingly.
  • Functions as a professional role model and resource person, providing guidance to other team members (MHT, UC, Students).
  • Maintains clinical records of all patient contact according to hospital policy and other regulatory guidelines.
  • Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
  • Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
  • Inpatient Detox/Rehab positions include job responsibilities above and shall include:
  • Provides individual assistance with clients who are experiencing medical or mental health symptoms, in addition to the dependence
  • Contributes knowledge of clinical and programmatic needs of client as it relates to clinical knowledge base.


TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

RN: Minimum of 1 year nursing experience in Behavioral Health. ANCC certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health nursing preferred. Maintain current BLS.

LPN: New or experienced. Individualized orientation program for all areas. Maintain current BLS certification.

RNs with less than 1 year of experience please see our internship page

EDUCATION:

Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania.

Graduate of accredited Pennsylvania nursing school for LPN. Current Pennsylvania License.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above should level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally . click apply for full job details
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