Psychiatric Nurse (RN)

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Registered Nurse (RN) to work as the Psychiatric Nurse in the Medical Department at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility located in Eagleville, PA.

This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm. Hourly rate: $45.00.

Job Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse is responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating, and implementing of the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC/ACA Standards and PCM policies and procedures. Other responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the PCM mental health liaison between the medical unit, facility staff, and psychiatric/psychological services outside the facility.
• Facilitates admission and placement of inmates/patients in forensic and community Mental Health facilities.
• Monitors all psychiatric/psychological services provided.
• Monitor the standards of care in accordance with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/ psychological standards.
• Is a member of the Quality Assurance Committee.
• Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar.

Benefits

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include:

• Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience.
• Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision).
• Company-paid life insurance provided & additional insurance benefits offered.
• Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
• Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of thirteen (13) days (or 104 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Clinical decision-making ability is required
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency
• Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship