Psychiatric Nurse Clinician

ATTENTION! $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Gateway Rehab is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Clinician to help support the Co-Occurring unit at its Center Twp location. The Co-occurring Unit is a 40-bed unit which provides comprehensive specialized services to individuals diagnosed with mental health disorders and an opiate or alcohol use disorder. This position will work a daylight/evening rotation, with two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts weekly. There will be weekend and holiday coverages as assigned. 

This exciting opportunity comes with comprehensive benefits to include the following:

• An above market starting salary.
• Free parking.
• Free onsite training. 
• PTO available immediately.
• Contribution towards medical insurance of your choice to include Highmark or UPMC plans.
• Vision & Dental insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Profit-sharing retirement plan with employer match.
• ABILITY TO SAVE LIVES!

You should also know that GRC is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Responsibilities

• Completes medication administration safely and accurately, including transcription, administration and documentation according to established policies.
• Participates with unit management in Program Development and Performance Improvement Activities.
• Participates in interdisciplinary activities including treatment team, staff meeting and other committees as assigned. 
• Conducts psychiatric group therapy and psychiatric pre-assessments.
• Schedules psych evaluations and follow up appointments according to ASAM standards and psychiatrist orders. 
• Liaison between GRC and hospital in the event a patient is psychiatrically hospitalized and is able to return to GRC.
• Obtains preauthorization if needed for the Co-Occurring patients.
• Assists the Psychiatrist in ensuring that patients are ready for their scheduled psych appointment.
• Intervenes in crisis and other emergency situations
• Collaboration of care with psychiatrist and participate in treatment team meetings
• Coordinates with all GRC departments as appropriate.
• Successful completion of the central and unit specific orientation programs.
• Attends GRC mandatory in-services and trainings.
• Attends all nursing trainings, coaching sessions and system-wide competencies
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Maintains current knowledge of medication policies and practices, including side effects, dosage and patient response.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of DSM IV diagnosis as evidenced by individual, group and milieu therapeutic interventions.
• Manages crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft products including email
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and demonstrate flexibility within job assignments.

• Two years of recent nursing experience. 
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing BSN preferred or RN with relevant experience. Two years of Psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse in PA with active no restriction license.
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located (PA) or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. 

Additional Requirements

• Pass a PA Criminal Background Check.
• Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting clearances.
• Pass Drug Screen.
• 2-Step TB Test.

Work Conditions

• Significant mental demands to remain organized despite interruptions and multiple requests.
• The applicant must by physically capable of providing direct physical care including medication administration, to unpredictable, potentially violent, co-occurring patients as necessary, including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occurring, and pushing and pulling equipment, such as, wheelchairs and beds.

GRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We value diverse voices and lived experiences that strengthen our mission and impact.