Experienced Registered Nurse, In-Patient Medical Withdrawal Management Unit

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Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills.
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St. Luke’s Level IV Medical Withdrawal Management Unit offers the highest level of medical withdrawal management available. This unit, featuring 16 private rooms in a calming setting, is the only type of medical withdrawal unit with the ability to simultaneously manage SUD while treating new or underlying medical conditions. Physicians, advanced practitioners, registered nurses, patient care assistants and dietitians work side by side to treat medical issues or co-existing disorders that could be exacerbated during withdrawal. Providing 24 hour medical supervision, we can safely and comfortably manage the withdrawal management process from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines and other substances while effectively managing medical conditions.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one year nursing experience.  Individualized orientation program for all areas.  Evidence of successful completion of BLS.

Nurses with less than 1 year of experience please see our internship page.

•  https://www.slhn.org/nursing-opportunities

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.