RN - Aliquippa, PA

Gateway Rehab has a unique opportunity for a RN located in our Aliquippa (Center Twp, PA) residential facility. The Nurse will be scheduled 11a-11p, x3-12-hour shifts per week with 2 weekends a month coverage and holidays as needed. Primary duties will be facilitating admissions on the worked weekends and then working on the unit for the remaining hours during the week. 

This exciting opportunity will give you 29 days annualized Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Tuition Reimbursement/Forgiveness and much more!

Responsibilities:

• Implements assessment and nursing care in accordance with program procedures established by the Medical Director and Director of Nursing. 
• Effectively contributes to the throughput efficiency of the facility and executes decisive and timely assessments and dispositions.
• Oversees all aspects of the detox and rehab patient admission process, including:
  • Pre-screening of new patients for appropriateness for admission
  • Obtains physical assessment data and health history.
  • Executes medical interventions, including transcribing and administering routine and prescribed medications in accordance with procedures established by the Medical Director and Director of Nursing.
  • Records patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.  
  • Provides screening for TB and contagious disease.
  • Provides screening for acute medical complaints, e.g., intoxication, abscesses, change in mental status, etc., making referrals to Emergency Department when necessary.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be skilled and physically able to perform medical necessary intervention when needed.  

Basic Requirements:

• LPN licensure 
• CPR certified 

Preferred Requirements: 

• 2 years nursing experience
• Critical Care experience

Additional Requirements

• Pass PA Criminal Background Check
• Obtain Child Abuse and FBI Clearances
• Pass Drug 
• TB Test 
• Valid driver’s license with favorable driving record.
• CPR certification.
• Flexibility regarding work schedule

Work Conditions:

• On-site at various Gateway locations
• Able to lift upwards of 20 lbs.

GATEWAY REHAB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/D