Experienced Registered Nurse - In-Patient Recovery Center, Detox and Rehab

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills.

Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.

Our St. Luke’s Penn Foundation’s Recovery Center offers a safe, structured environment for those struggling with substance use. Our compassionate team of professionals believes that recovery is possible and works to ensure that each client receives high quality, personalized care that meets them where they are in their recovery process. Clients benefit from the latest advancements in evidence-based addiction medicine and mental health treatment. Our goal is to instill hope, inspire change, and build community for each one of our clients so they have a strong foundation for recovery which can be sustained after they are discharged.

Location:
• St. Luke’s Penn Foundation Recovery Center, Sellersville:
- Inpatient Detox and Rehab (Drug and Alcohol)

SHIFT DETAILS:

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Registered Nurse

• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. 
• Demonstrates accountability for initiating and maintaining the multi-disciplinary treatment plans, assuring that all elements are reviewed and revised as required.
• Assesses patient/family learning needs and provides and documents interventions by utilizing a variety of therapeutic programming modalities.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base of psychopharmacology.
• Demonstrates appropriate skill as a member of the Control Team.
• Directly supervises and is accountable for the care provided by the Behavioral Health Technicians and all other ancillary staff.
• Keeps current with professional literature and trends in mental health and substance use disorders through Network and external educational opportunities.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.  
• Provides individual assistance with clients who are experiencing medical or mental health symptoms, in addition to the dependence
• Contributes knowledge of clinical and programmatic needs of client as it relates to clinical knowledge base.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).   

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

RN: Previous psychiatric, substance use or rehab, medical, and/or geriatric nursing experience preferred. ANCC certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health nursing preferred. BLS certification required within 60 days of hire. Designated department safety training within 90 days of hire.

EDUCATION:

Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above should level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.