Pediatric Behavioral Health RN: Crisis Response

Belmont Behavioral Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Shift differentials

Referral Bonus

Training & growth

Health Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Belmont Behavioral Health System's Philadelphia Children's Crisis Response Center is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our nursing team. This program triages, intervenes, and stabilizes children and adolescents ages 3–17 experiencing behavioral and psychiatric crises, delivering care in a trauma-informed, family-centered environment.

Full-time day or night shifts, 3x12-hour schedules with rotating weekends, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, a 401(k), and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license as required by the state of employment or eligibility per state requirements
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available on hire)
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about health conditions.
• Provide nursing care within the scope of nursing practice per state regulations and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed accurately.
• Continuously assess patient status and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport with patients and families while respecting boundaries.
• Provide direction or coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and co-workers.

Skills

Inpatient psychiatric nursing

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Clinical documentation

Education

Accredited nursing program

RN license (state requirements)

Job description

Belmont Behavioral Health System's Philadelphia Children's Crisis Response Center is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our nursing team. This program triages, intervenes, and stabilizes children and adolescents ages 3–17 experiencing behavioral and psychiatric crises, delivering care in a trauma-informed, family-centered environment.

Full-time day or night shifts, 3x12-hour schedules with rotating weekends, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, a 401(k), and