RN Full-Time Substance Use Disorder

Registered Nurse Full-Time Opportunity At White Deer Run Of Allenwood

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

Tucked away in central Pennsylvania's Bald Eagle State Forest, White Deer Run of Allenwood is a leading provider of residential and detoxification services for adolescents and adults age 18 and older of all genders who are struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns. Our patients receive personalized care provided by a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals. We use a variety of evidence-based practices and techniques as part of our programming, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), 12-Step recovery principles, choice theory, and motivational interviewing.

Our facility is located on 150 scenic acres amid the majestic mountains of central Pennsylvania, providing a serene environment in which to step away from the daily stressors of life and focus on returning to a full and rewarding lifestyle free of chemical dependency. White Deer Run of Allenwood provides personalized treatment, with a broad range of specialty treatment programs that includes aromatherapy, meditation, and guided imagery, along with tai chi, yoga, and an outdoor ropes course. We offer a separate, gender-specific adolescent unit that provides age-appropriate treatment and school courses that allow those patients to work on assignments from their home district.

Registered Nurse Essential Functions

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients' physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians' orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients' status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved in patient treatment.

Education/Licensure/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.