PRN Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a newly opened (July, 2018) 126-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and start-up joint venture between Lancaster General Health / Penn Medicine and Universal Health Services.

In addition to a general adult unit and dedicated adolescent unit, the new facility will also offer services for treating those with co-occurring disorders on the psychiatric-medical unit, an intensive adult unit to care for those with severe conditions, as well as a women’s trauma unit.

How will you make a difference at LBHH?

Registered Nurses (RNs) at Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital deliver quality nursing care to patients with varying psychiatric, behavioral and mental health diagnoses, ensuring their safety and continued care.

Registered Nurses (RN) are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks :

• Assess patients through a systematic process of interacting with the patient, the patient’s significant others, and the appropriate health care providers.
• Administer medications in a safe, accurate, and timely manner
• Collect and analyze data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and anticipated discharge planning needs.
• Develop a comprehensive outline of care and specific goals and interventions to be included in treatment planning. Prepare interdisciplinary treatment plans for assigned patients and monitor patient’s progress toward meeting treatment plan objectives.
• Monitor patients following nursing unit policies and procedures.

What do our current nurses value at LBHH?

• An environment that puts patient care first.
• One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.
• Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.
• There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Registered Nurse (RN) with LBHH.
• Supportive and responsive leadership.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

What’s in it for me?

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Robust tuition reimbursement
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• An opportunity to make a difference every single day.

Qualifications

Qualifications

What Does LBHH Require for this Role?

• A valid State of Pennsylvania Nursing (RN) (Registered Nurse) License is required.
• Previous psychiatric, behavioral or mental health nursing experience is helpful but not required.
• CPR certification is required upon hire and will be provided at orientation if needed.
• PRN staff are required to pick up a minimum of one shift per pay period in order to maintain competencies and to continue employment with Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital.

One of the shifts picked up must include at least one weekend shift per month.PRN staff must be available for one summer and one winter company designated holiday.

Shifts are defined as 8 or 12 hours, based on the job type.

What Happens Next?

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital : Treatment. Compassion. Hope. Today, tomorrow and always.

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