Registered Nurse - West Chester, United States - Mitchell Martin

Description

A Prestigious behavioral health located at West Chester, PA has an immediate need for a Registered Nurse


Type: HC-Full-Time/ Perm


Schedule:

Split Shift:
Days/ Evenings


Location:
West Chester, PA


Section I. Expected Behaviors

• Standards of Conduct You consistently demonstrate knowledge of, adherence to, and willingness to promote Our Standards of Conduct. As a Servant Leader x, you conduct yourself as a person of character and work as a compassionate collaborator creating meaningful connections with other employees and those we serve, while respecting boundaries.
• Safety First - You follow our safety policies, procedures, and Center approved practices. You exercise good judgment when confronted with safety related decisions. You show the foresight of a servant leader by taking decisive action by demonstrating concern for the safety of our client, consumers, yourself, community and others. You speak up/report when you identify practices that do not support the safety of clients.
• Mission Driven - You consistently demonstrate dedication to Our mission and vision. You support Our Philosophy of Care and work with others positively and in a caring and compassionate manner, demonstrating a passion for serving others (Person of Character). As a servant leader, you have a passion for serving others - assesses and tries to improve how people experience our services, systems, and processes.
• Leads with Moral Authority - As a servant leader, you have clear expectations and you hold yourself and others accountable for meeting high standards and report/raise concerns when you identify behaviors/practices that do not meet standards. You work diligently to achieve goals, minimize risk, and take responsibility and ownership of your own decisive actions, work product, and services provided. You demonstrate this by completing assignments on time, working independently, and by being dependable. In performing your work, you demonstrate patience and self-control. You are always en route continually incorporating new innovations to advance our services, our industry and the lives of those we serve.
• Ethical - You conduct business in a manner that adheres to established internal and external guidelines and regulations, and are regarded by others as one who will always "do the right thing, " As a servant leader, you act with moral authority to show accountability and strive to meet the "Our Family Standard " and Our Ethical Standards. You use Our resources in a prudent manner. You are alert to potential risks, concerns, and violations, taking action to immediately report concerns to a supervisor or appropriate manager.

Section II. Competencies

• Customer Service - As a servant leader, you put people first showing care and concern for all. You are viewed by others as professional, approachable, friendly, and helpful. You see yourself as the face, the reputation, and the integrity of Our. You demonstrate knowledge of your customers (internal and external) and take steps to understand and address their current and anticipated needs. You follow up on your commitments and work to ensure the highest level of customer experience and satisfaction.
• Respectful - As a servant leader, you treat others fairly, consistently, and with dignity. You display personal and professional boundaries. You use positive and pro-social interactions. You work as a compassionate collaborator to express appreciation and resolve conflict constructively, directly, and professionally. You welcome and accept the differences in others and develop meaningful connections, and work well with others in a diverse environment.
• Team Focused - You understand your role on the team and contribute towards its success. You are a compassionate collaborator, placing the team's interests ahead of your own. You work collaboratively with others and actively seek input from others to arrive at a solution. As a servant leader, you bring new ideas, innovation, vision and energy to the group. You actively support team decisions once they are made.
• Capable Skilled Communicator - You demonstrate empathy, and readily share information or knowledge needed by others. You routinely promote open communication by listening to others and seeking and providing timely meaningful performance feedback. You offer sincere and specific praise. You effectively and appropriately convey your thoughts both verbally and in writing so that others understand. You use communication persuasively, technology effectively and responsibly, and within policy. You offer praise to others.
• Positive Initiative - You lead and influence others by example. You take pride in your work, and demonstrate servant leadership as a systems thinker with a "can do " nimble attitude while completing assignments. When challenged with obstacles, you always consider the greater good. You see the big picture and are solution focused. You effectively manage unexpected events with foresight, and you act on opportunities to improve the services.

Section III. Professional Skills

• Utilizes the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the client's care.
• Assess clients; collects and documents the client's current health status and medical history. Completes and/or reviews Admission Data Record as defined by policy. Makes accurate and ongoing assessment of client's status and responds appropriately.
• Documents accurate and ongoing assessment of client status. Documents client care to include nursing intervention, client response to care provided, client needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Communicates with physicians regarding client needs, the nursing assessments, and recommendations on a daily basis.
• Collaborates with other nurses and health team members to ensure the client's well-being.
• Performs direct client care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards including: medication administration, evaluating and interpreting diagnostic tests, observing and documenting client's response to pertinent medications, providing client care designed to meet the client's physiological and psychological needs.
• Performs indirect client care utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards including: communicating pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner, giving a thorough, concise report at change of shift, and accurately transcribing physician orders. Ensures that supplies and equipment necessary for client care are available and stored in an organized and efficient manner. Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information.
• Ensures that verbal and written physician orders are safe and appropriate. Accepts, follows through, and documents verbal telephone orders from physician in client chart. Maintains documentation related to ESI, nursing assessments, nursing shift progress notes, lab slips, and related nursing procedures.
• Participates in and assists with the initial treatment plan and the treatment planning process. Communicates with members of the treatment team information related to the client's medical care and behavior.
• Provides Safe and Positive Approaches (S&PA) by responding to crises as they occur and assisting in preventing crises where possible. Utilizes physical intervention techniques appropriate to the degree of threat to the safety of the client and others and in accordance with Our S&PA standards.
• Educates clients, families, and others on health and wellbeing and disease prevention.
• Maintains compliance with all training/learning requirements and takes initiative in seeking opportunities for professional growth.

Section IV. Job Specifications

EDUCATION:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.


EXPERIENCE:
Previous clinical experience in a behavioral healthcare setting strongly preferred.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of lbs. or more.

Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Proficient use of computers and office equipment.

Infrequent driving of Our vehicles for business purposes.

Ability to meet 100% mastery of position-required S&PA techniques.


CORE CURRICULUM (recommended training): As required annually by licensing agencies and Our (organization and Center-Specific modules).


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE:
Regularly works inside areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated.

Some fluctuations in temperature.

May have to perform some duties outside and will need to move between buildings and perhaps between campuses.

Protective equipment latex gloves, facial mask protective eyewear, and gowns are provided when needed. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical involvement in the exercise of S&PA intervention techniques.


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Salary/Rate: 75K-85K based on exp.