Responsibilities

Rockford Center is seeking a dynamic and talented Admissions Nurse for Per diem with varied 12hr shifts available!

Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents (https://www.rockfordcenter.com/child-4-12-and-adolescent-13-17-services/) , adults (https://www.rockfordcenter.com/adult-services-18-65/) , and older adults (https://www.rockfordcenter.com/older-adult-services-65/) . Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE, offers an experienced and tenured senior management team, and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.

Visit us online: https://rockfordcenter.com/

In this rewarding role, you will provide direct patient care to geriatrics, adults, adolescents and children with psychiatric disorders to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assess patients through a systematic process of interacting with patient, patient families, and the appropriate health care providers during the admission of a patient

• Collect and analyze data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and anticipated discharge planning needs

• Reviews labs for patients’ alcohol or drug toxicity, identify signs of withdrawal, and assess other medical complications that will require additional care at Rockford Center

• Develop a comprehensive outline of care and specific goals and interventions to be included in treatment planning

• Communicate changes in patient’s condition

• Participate in Hospital emergency codes necessary to the Unit’s and the Hospital’s safe operation

• Comply with safety and security policies and procedures, including those regarding incidents and injuries

• Complete Nurse-to-Nurse reports for incoming patients and review labs for Admissions when available

• Complete the Nursing Admission when to include: Database, Treatment Planning, Flow Sheet, Admit Note, Medication reconciliation and admission orders

  What do our current nurses value at Rockford Center & UHS?

  A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. 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. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

  About Universal Health Services

  One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

  Qualifications

  Job Requirements:

• Education: Associates or Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Nursing. Strong communication skills, excellent customer service and organization skills, highly effective listening skills, and strong clinical skills.

• • Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

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