Behavioral Health RN

Provides direct professional nursing care to patients.

Responsible for assessing patient needs, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care provided to the patient.

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• Completes Take Charge course before assuming any Charge Nurse duties.

• A minimum of one-year full time experience in psychiatric nursing or employment in a Behavioral Health program preferred.

• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others. Presents self in a professional and supportive manner.

• Hold a current license to practice professional nursing in Pennsylvania.
• Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

Receives general supervision from the Manager Behavioral Health and Charge Nurse.

Supervises the activities of the Behavioral Health Unit staff when assigned Charge Nurse duty.