Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Pay ($45 an Hour)     

Embark a national innovator in mental health care is pleased to announce the opportunity for a Part-Time Weekend Registered Nurse who is passionate about adolescent healthcare at our Residential Treatment Center in the beautiful Pocono mountains, located in White Haven, PA to work every other weekend, with additional shifts available. This individual will be providing care to female adolescents in a short term residential treatment facility, as well as engaging and supporting family members.

Embark Behavioral Health is a leading nationwide network of outpatient centers and residential programs offering premier mental health treatment for preteens, teens, and young adults. Our locations are part of a continuum of care that provides a range of services built from over 25 years of specialization in serving youth.

General Summary: Responsible to care for medical emergencies and for the general medical support of the students. Responsible for sorting and passing out medications accurately. Weekend shifts available for this part time position.   

Part time work available 

Hours: 8 Hour Shifts

Requirements: Every other weekend

• Respond to reports of pain or sickness as they arise and assess the student.
• Accompany students to clinic or hospital should the situation arise; communicate findings to the clients' parents and to the Nurse Manager.
• Check the vital signs and weight of students as assigned.
• Accurately disperse client medications and make record in the Medication Administration Record.
• Count and track narcotics every shift.
• Monitor clients in regard to mood, behavior and affect, and then chart the findings. (Particularly when a client is starting a new medication.)
• Communicate any pertinent medical information to the Treatment Team and the Psychiatrist either verbally or in written form.
• Assist night watch staff with care of clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

• The position requires a Registered nurse license valid in PA, a driver license, and current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Nursing experience is required.
• Ability to work every other weekend.
• Ability to attend trainings as required. 
• Knowledge of standard medical terminology and technique.
• Knowledge of legal charting procedure and requirements.
• Knowledge of medications and procedure for medication administration.
• Skill in using nursing tools and equipment (e.g., needles, thermometers, diagnostic tests, stethoscope, blood pressure cuffs, etc.)
• Skill in assessing the physical condition of the clients.
• Skill in communicating medical situations accurately to clients, parents, and co-workers.
• Ability to use word processing software and to navigate networks.
• Experience or knowledge of health insurance submission processes.
• Ability to check vital signs.

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Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.