Description
Registered Nurse Psychiatric Emergency Program (PEP)
Who We Are :
Psychiatric Emergency Program (PEP) is a 6-bed emergency behavioral crisis unit located within the ED. Elliot Behavioral Health Services is staffed by a team of mental health professionals who tailor both evaluation and treatment services to each individual patient.
Our state-of-the-art units provide a wide array of equipment and patient acuity depending on a nurse’s professional interests, certifications, and experience level.
About the Job :
The Registered Nurse on PEP delivers care for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. This includes de-escalation and crisis management under the supervision of providers.
Also, creates a therapeutic and caring environment for patient and families. Has the option to cross train on Pathways.
What You’ll Do :
- Embraces and promotes change to support optimal patient outcomes and an effective professional practice environment.
- Involves patient / family in goal setting and planning, and communicates that plan of care to patient and family for input;
and to colleagues to ensure seamless care across shifts and settings.
- Utilizes current evidence and relevant national / specialty standards to guide practice and / or performance and identifies areas for improvement.
- Demonstrates competent clinical practice utilizing clinical decision making and critical thinking skills.
Who You Are :
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ASN or BSN BSN preferred)
- Current New Hampshire, compact, or multistate licensure as Registered Nurse required
- Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment ACLS preferred
- Aggression de-escalation training approved by EHS
Why You’ll Love Us :
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
- Accrued Earned Time
- 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000 / year for full time coded employees over 30 hours / week
- Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000
- Sign on Bonus Eligible
- Miscellaneous Benefits Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts
Work Shift :
7 : 00am - 7 : 30pm - Days - EOW