REGISTERED NURSE - PT

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health OpportunityThis is a part-time position with two 12-hour shifts per week, also includes rotating weekends and holidays throughout the year. A two-week orientation is required, Monday through Friday, 8:30A-5:00P. Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE, offers an experienced and tenured senior management team, and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.Position Summary: The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients as prescribed by the physician and is under the direction and supervision of the appropriate facility nursing leadership. The RN provides nursing care specific to the age population served. Nursing activities are limited to those in compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act and facility policies and procedures.Responsibilities:Conducts ongoing and individualized nursing care duties as assigned and as dictated by the patient's condition in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.When administering PRN medications, assess for confirmed med for PRN, documents need (rationale) and its effectiveness in the medical record.Reports change in patient physical, mental status or episodes of seclusion or restraint to nurse manager or supervisor during each shift.Ensures family and physician notification is completed and documented if a patient is transported to Emergency Room, Injured, Falls or is Placed in Seclusion or Restraints.Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.Performs treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate and timely fashion.Documents patient care, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.Documents PRN medications given, reason and effect.Initiates emergency measures according to age appropriate CPR and client resuscitation protocols.Participates in emergency crisis interventions according to age appropriate techniques.Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.Benefits:Challenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive compensation & generous paid time offExcellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans401(K) with company match and discounted stock planSoFi student loan refinancing programTuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain UniversityCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiariesPet insuranceQualifications Requirements:Current license to practice nursing in DE (or eligible to receive or renew).New grads encouraged to apply! Excellent orientation and mentor program available!EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.