Overview
PRN POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
NIGHT SHIFT: 7pm - 7am
DAY SHIFT: 7am - 7pm
We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people. Connections has built a model that combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment that gets people connected to community-based resources and back to their lives faster. Our aim is for solutions, not just stop-gaps. Real support, not restriction. We have proven that our model improves access, creates hope and makes the behavioral health crisis system work better, and we’re finding better ways to do it every day.
Our story Originally founded by two emergency room psychiatrists, Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, Connections Health Solutions brings 30 years of experience serving individuals in crisis and operates two of the nation’s largest and most studied crisis response centers and is currently expanding to more states. Since opening our doors, we have provided care and treatment for hundreds of thousands of individuals in crisis.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing individuals across both adult and youth populations and documenting pertinent information, including Triage, Behavioral Health, Physical Health, and Substance Abuse issues. The role requires demonstrated knowledge of Crisis Intervention and the ability to de-escalate potentially aggressive situations. Additionally, this position provides education to individuals and their families regarding Behavioral Health diagnoses, medications, and treatments.
- Nursing Assessment and Documentation:
- Complete detailed Nursing Assessments with individuals across both adult and youth populations, documenting pertinent information including Triage, Medical/Behavioral Health assessments, and medication administration using appropriate assessment tools.
- Accurately record all medications brought in by individuals on the medication reconciliation/storage form.
- Treatment Planning:
- Plan individual treatment as part of the Multidisciplinary Clinical team, addressing the unique needs of both adult and youth individuals.
- Education and Health Literacy:
- Provide education concerning Psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, psychopharmacology, and overall health literacy to individuals, families, and others involved in the individual’s care, with a focus on the distinct needs of both adults and youth.
- Crisis Intervention:
- Intervene with appropriate verbal interventions to defuse out-of-control or potentially dangerous behaviors in both adult and youth populations.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively use therapeutic option theory and techniques, and articulate roles and responsibilities related to safety.
- Seclusion/Restraint Procedures:
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Seclusion/Restraint standards, guidelines, and techniques; initiate documentation and debriefing with individuals following any seclusion/restraint incidents as required.
- Medication Administration and Documentation:
- Accurately transcribe Provider orders and administer medications as prescribed.
- Attempt to have individuals sign medication consent forms.
- Perform chart checks, sign off as a secondary verifier for prescribed medications, draw labs, and provide wound care as ordered by Providers when required.
- Transitions in Care:
- Complete nurse-to-nurse handoffs at discharge or when accepting individuals from another facility, ensuring continuity of care for both adult and youth populations.
- Additional Duties:
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support the overall care and well-being of individuals in both adult and youth settings.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring:
- Graduated from an accredited Nursing program
- Unrestricted active license as Registered Professional Nurse through the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing or hold a multistate licensure privilege
- Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques
- Working on ASAM 3.7, the RN shall have competencies and experience in conducting an alcohol or other drug focused nursing assessment
- Must pass the following background checks
- Child Abuse Clearance
- FBI Criminal Background Check
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
- Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card
- The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
It would be great if you had:
- 3 years of psychiatric, behavioral health or relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Previous emergency room or crisis psychiatric care experience
- Experience working with individuals with addiction and addiction management
What We Offer:
Full-time only:
- Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
- Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
- 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
- Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):
- Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
- Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform
- After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan
The standard hiring range for this position in Harrisburg, PA is $40.25 to $53.00 per hour. The exact compensation will be based on factors such as years of experience, competency, and skill level.
EEO Statement
Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.
