• Full time (72 hours biweekly)
• 7 pm to 7 am
• Every third weekend
• Rotating holidays

Sign On Bonus Options all paid in 3 weeks of start date: $15,000 sign on bonus and has a 2-year commitment OR $5,000 sign on bonus and has a 1-year commitment.

The focus of Adult Psychiatric Inpatient is treatment is to address a crisis situation. Attention is given to diagnosis, assessment and the selection of treatment interventions that will help to stabilize the person's behavior or condition quickly. The position will be cross-trained to work in the ED emergency department on the behavioral health suite.

Promote Hope, Healing and Wholeness with a team committed to:

• Transforming the way Behavioral Health is delivered in the United States
• Finding a Better Way
• Working Together As ONE
• Building a Synergetic Team Supporting Educational Achievements for Professional Growth
• Creating a Safe and Inclusive Work Environment to Make Every Person Feel Welcomed, Respected and Valued

The TEAM dynamic consists of:

Psychiatrist provides leadership and daily medication management

Therapists provide individual and family therapy as needed

Nurses provide around the clock care supervision

RN care coordinator partners with patients throughout the stay to create a discharge plan unique to each patient's needs for a successful transition to home

Psychiatric technicians provide a therapeutic environment, meet requests as appropriate based on the unique treatment plan, and partner with our patients to ensure safety

Client groups offered and led by staff:

• DBT informed
• Mindfulness
• Distress tolerance
• Emotion regulation
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Hearing Voices
• Wellness and Recovery
• Nutrition
• Recreation
• Social Skills
• Goal Setting
• Mindful Stretching
• Self-esteem
• Journaling
• Drum circle
• Art therapy

General Summary

Provides professional nursing care at the intermediate practitioner level in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Coaches and mentors the Clinical Nurse I. Safely and independently administers prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based on assessment and plan of care. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.

• Meets all expectations of CNI.
• Coaches and mentors the CN I in developing and coordinating the primary nurse case load and their plans of care. Initiates and manages plans of care for more complex groups of assigned patients.
• Independently recognizes subtle changes in condition and modifies plan of care accordingly. Safely and independently administers prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based on assessment and plan of care. Initiates emergency action in response to acute risk situations.
• Independently organizes and prioritizes time based on higher acuity patient assignments and increased workload.
• Evaluates patient care and promotes goal-directed change to achieve patient outcomes. Able to discuss, document and apply Performance Initiatives and outcomes at the unit level as they relate to the WellSpan Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) and Nursing Sensitive Indicators (NSIs).
• Independently evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of interventions and progress toward outcomes for more complex groups of patients. Initiates interdisciplinary collaboration in evaluation of patient progress. Identifies and facilitates individualized patient needs for transfer/ discharge and includes patient/family in decisions.
• Begins reading current literature. Express interest in evidence based research and its application to best practice. Understands clinical relevance and its impact on patient outcomes.
• Seeks learning opportunities and resources beyond own work environment and incorporates into practice the new knowledge and skills acquired. Required education and competencies completed, including 30 CEU's above system required education. Encouraged to share pertinent information and job knowledge, related to readings, educational programs and participation in professional organization activities. Meets mandatory criteria for CNAP II level.
• Actively promotes an environment conducive to professional practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient and staff safety. Supports Shared Decision Making by unit and/or hospital-wide committee membership or by supporting and helping fellow co-workers attend committee meetings and/or work on SDM projects.
• Demonstrates leadership at point of care.
• Provides leadership for problem solving and goal formation. Applies current WIGs to care delivery.
• Begins to take on charge duties/responsibilities. Anticipates needs for alterations in staffing for upcoming 24 hours and assists with actions to adjust. Accountable for completion of required charge nurse responsibilities. Demonstrates ownership of patients beyond individual assignments. Applies comprehensive thought process.
• Promotes cooperation and communication among all team members. Seeks opportunities to assist co-workers without compromising individual responsibilities. Gives feedback to team members about unique strengths and contributions. Consistently interacts with others in a manner that is perceived to be positive, supportive, and respectfully delegates appropriately
• Flexible with schedule and assignments; adapts to changing unit conditions (admissions, discharges, emergencies, etc.).
• Displays conflict resolution and negotiation skills to maximize team performance. Provides feedback in a positive and respectful way. Aware of and investigates events that led to conflict; recommends preventative measures or solutions.
• Acts as coach to CNI staff for clinical issues and potential advancement opportunities.
• Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements Policy outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of nursing practice and is considered to be part of the job description.

Minimum Education:

• Diploma Program Required or
• Associates Degree Required
• Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience:

• 2 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required