Geri-Psych / Senior Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

OVERVIEW

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare as an allied health professional at Redeemer Health. We offer a dynamic environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a culture that prioritizes safety. With our workforce spanning southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We're committed to your long-term success, providing competitive benefits, as well as resources like educational assistance and a unique onboarding program that sets you up for long-term success while introducing you to our mission and celebrated service orientation. Join us, and let's make a difference together.

SUMMARY OF JOB

The Registered Nurse must be able to perform all aspects of the nursing process under the Professional Nursing Law. Responsibilities include facilitation, communication, assessment, intervention, education, planning and providing comprehensive nursing care for patients, families and significant others. Provides direct and indirect patient care and supervises others providing this care. Communicates with multidisciplinary team members as appropriate about changes in a condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate direction or supervision. Acts as a patient/customer advocate and a Redeemer Health representative meeting the patient/family needs throughout the hospital experience. As a professional, the RN assists in the development of new staff nurses and the future development of the nursing profession.

Connecting to Mission:

All individuals within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of the position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing healthcare. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship, and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the service we provide.

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Registered Nurse licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

BSN completed or attained within 3 years of hire

1y of related nursing experience required for PRN

Specialty certification preferred

IV skills

BLS certification required

ACLS in specialty areas (L&D, ED, ICU, PACU, ACU, CVC – required within 6 months)

NRP (NICU, LDR, MIU, Nursery – required within 6 months

PALS (ED, PACU 0 required within 6 months)

Fetal monitor certification preferred for LDR (required within 1 to 2 years based on experience)

8 hours annual stroke education and NIH certification for 2 South RNs

4 hours annual stroke education for ED and ICCU RNs

Stroke education per unit protocol annually

Must be available for alternate shift work

Must meet satisfactory completion of orientation and competency validation within probationary period

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer.  We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.