Mental Health Registered Nurse

Duties

• Administers all nursing-related processes and procedures to ensure quality nursing care which promotes, maintains and restores the well-being of all inmates/patients.
• Carrries out physicians' orders in accordance with established nursing policies and procedures; administers medications, treatments and therapies.
• Collaborates with medical staff while making rounds to validate the accurate interpretation and processing of diagnostic and therapeutic orders.
• Affects assessments, plans, monitors, and evaluates the delivery of care and activity by utilizing the shift report, the medical record, direct observation, and feedback from others in providing care.
• Affords at-risk inmates, determining any changes required in the treatment regime.
• Documents all information required in accordance with state, facility, and nursing policies and guidelines accurately and in a timely manner.
• Starts, monitors, and maintains IV's.
• Responds to emergencies according to the scope of practice.
• Ensures complete compliance with all regulations associated with the pharmacy and the dispensing of medication.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and current Pennsylvania RN licensure or Temporary Practice Permit.
• Experience working in a psychiatric hospital, behavioral health or correctional facility preferred.
• Act 33/34 clearances are required prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant.
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification at time of appointment.

Qualifications

• Established policies and procedures regarding infection control.
• Nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern correctional medical and mental health care.
• Policies and procedures regarding infection control.

Skills

• Preparing and administering medications.
• Performing Treatments.
• Performing blood draws.
• IV Therapy.

Knowledge

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$38.6547 per hour

Schedule

Not specified.

Residency

Not required to live in Allegheny County.

Veterans' Preference

Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/V/D.