Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time or Part Time

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Job Type : Full-time | Variable 12-hour Shift rotate every other weekend and major holidays.
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

The Adult Psychiatric Unit is a 29-bed locked unit. The unit provides comprehensive mental health care to individuals between the ages of 18-59. Patients admitted to the unit have a primary DSM 5 diagnosis/es. However, patients may also have additional diagnoses, including, but not limited to Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, medical comorbidities, etc. Safety practices include 15-minute safety checks, staff monitoring of all community areas and staff presence during meals and visiting hours. Nursing care, daily psychiatric assessments, therapy and medication management are provided to meet the emotional, behavioral, physical, cultural, educational and spiritual needs of the adult patient population. The nurses work 12-hour shifts (7A & 7P). A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:
Coordinates the Patient Care Team's delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patient's spiritual and cultural differences in accordance with the PA State Board of Nursing Licensure requirement and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
Provides patient assessment throughout patient stay and participates in discharge planning while maintaining a therapeutic partnership with patient, family and caregivers.
Collaborates with physician as part of Interdisciplinary Team.
Is knowledgeable regarding patient condition, completes patient assessment and reassessment, reports changes to the Physician.
Implements the interventions identified in the established plan of care and collaborate with members of the Patient Care Team.
Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and employee-related information.
Maintains accountability and productivity for appropriate staffing following the flexible-staffing plan.
Participates in Process Improvement unit based activities and hospital based activities as directed.
Commits to Service Excellence and continually strives toward achievement of the Standards of Care.
Actively participates with the development and implementation of unit specific evidenced-based initiatives to improve the outcome of nurse sensitive indicators.
Attends educational sessions as directed by the nurse manager to gain knowledge about new treatment options, procedures, or equipment.
Timely renewal of PA State RN licensure.
Perform 5 moments of hand hygiene.
Assure the completion of the transition of care documentation as related to discharge to home, PCH, SNF, etc.
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420 Bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, located in Johnstown, PA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.