What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - (RN) position at KidsPeace?
Multiple Shifts available - Full-time, Part-time and Flex/Weekend Option positions
Overnight and primarily 2nd shift hours are currently needed the most.
KidsPeace offers a Sign-On Bonus to all Full Time RN's within the Hospital and Residential Programs.
For immediate consideration, please text/call Kurt Wenger at (610) 248-1515
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides holistic healthcare and education to clients in order to promote physical and mental health and well-being. The RN works in collaboration with other clinical and non-clinical staff to provide appropriate clinical interventions and treatment. Previous Pediatric Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing experience helpful. Graduate Nurses welcomed!
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN)
- License in good standing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Minimum of one year mental health, pediatric, adolescent or physical health nursing experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a member of a team required.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution skills required.
- Must have the ability to express or exchange information by means of spoken word. Must have the ability to read, understand, speak and write in English. Bilingual skills helpful.
- The candidate must possess a valid Driver's License.
- CPR certification or immediate certification training required.
- Must be able to be trained and certified to observe current KidsPeace approved restraint methodology and have the ability to participate in and/or observe all aspects of restraint procedures on youth who may weigh in excess of 250 pounds and are verbally or physically threatening or otherwise presenting a threat to themselves or others.
- Must be able to work OT if necessary.
Location: Orefield, PA
KidsPeace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
KidsPeace offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off.