Registered Nurse - Mountains Behavioral Health
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Summary
The Registered Nurse coordinates the provision of direct patient care according to Nursing Care Standards.
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse coordinates the provision of direct patient care according to Nursing Care Standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assessing, planning, implementing, reassessing, and recording patient care in accordance with the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
- Using thorough knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M.H. Procedures Act, CMS and CIHQ standards, voluntary, involuntary, patient rights and confidentiality.
- Proficient in therapeutic 1:1's.
- Leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities and providing patient/family teaching.
- An active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team where you are expected to work collaboratively with physicians and other disciplines to develop, implement, and revise each patient's interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plan.
- Directing and assisting all other disciplines and provide leadership to ensure professional nursing standards are maintained.
- Exemplifying the IRMC mission, vision, and values, acting in accordance with IRMC policies and procedures to ensure quality care is provided.
- Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skill to effectively communicate with patients, family, and members of the organization.
- Assisting in providing patient and family education.
- Able to function as the charge nurse as assigned.
- Will be required to float to all units, including geropsych, adult, and adolescent.
Qualifications
Required:
- EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- EXPERIENCE: 1 year med-surg experience and/or 1 year geriatric experience
- 1 year of behavioral health experience
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Possess current license as an RN in Pennsylvania or must pass nursing boards within 6 months of hire.
- BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire.
Shifts
- Rotation - 12's
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- 1 year med-surg experience and/or 1 year geriatric experience
- 1 year of behavioral health experience
- Current license as an RN in Pennsylvania or must pass nursing boards within 6 months of hire
- BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire
Company overview
Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) is a not-for-profit general hospital located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, founded in 1914. As a comprehensive healthcare provider, IRMC serves the community with a wide range of medical services including emergency care, women's health, surgical services, and specialized care units. The hospital operates with 166 beds and employs approximately 940 full-time personnel, providing care to over 39,000 emergency department patients annually. IRMC is a proud member of the Pennsylvania Mountains Healthcare Alliance, collaborating with other community hospitals to deliver accessible, high-quality healthcare. The medical center features advanced facilities including a 23-bed emergency department with trauma rooms, medical-surgical ICU, physical rehabilitation, and psychiatric care units. IRMC also operates the IRMC Physician Group, employing more than 50 physicians across primary care and specialty services, and maintains a modern patient portal system for coordinated care management.