Registered Nurse - Peds​/Adol

Position Summary

Pediatric and Adolescent Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health Opportunity

This is a full‑time position offering 12‑hour shifts from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, or 7:00 pm to 7:30 am. Sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 is available for the right candidate. A two‑week orientation is required (Mon‑Fri 8:30 am‑5:00 pm).

The RN will provide direct nursing care to children and adolescents aged 5–17 years, under the direction of the facility nursing leadership and in accordance with the Physician orders, facility policies, and the State Nurse Practice Act.

Rockford Center is a 138‑bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, offering inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children, adolescents, adults and older adults. It is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in Delaware, serving New Castle County and northern Maryland.
Website:
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services | Rockford Center | Newark, DE

• Conduct ongoing and individualized nursing care duties as assigned and as dictated by the patient’s condition in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• When administering PRN medications, assess for confirmed medication for PRN, document rationale and effectiveness in the medical record.
• Report changes in patient physical, mental status or episodes of seclusion or restraint to the nurse manager or supervisor during each shift.
• Ensure family and physician notification is completed and documented if a patient is transported to the Emergency Room, injured, falls, or is placed in seclusion or restraints.
• Collaborate with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
• Perform treatments and therapies as ordered by physicians in an appropriate and timely fashion.
• Document patient care, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.
• Document PRN medications given, reason, and effect.
• Initiate emergency measures according to age‑appropriate CPR and client resuscitation protocols.
• Participate in emergency crisis interventions according to age‑appropriate techniques.
• Maintain confidentiality related to patient, family, client, facility and staff in accordance with HIPAA.
• Provide patient care in a non‑judgmental, non‑discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age‑appropriateness, preserving autonomy, rights, and dignity.

• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition assistance
• Chamberlain University partnership discount
• In‑house psychiatric nurse residency transition‑to‑practice program
• Orientation (could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• Health Stream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• SoFi student loan refinancing program

• Current license to practice nursing in Delaware (or eligible to receive or renew)
• New grads encouraged to apply – excellent orientation and mentor program available
• Current CPR certification

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