Pediatric Inpatient Behavioral Health RN

Acadia Healthcare; Boyce (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwood Children’s Behavioral Healthcare in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care on the acute inpatient unit for children and adolescents. The role involves assessing needs, planning and implementing nursing care, administering medications, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery in a behavioral health setting.

You will ensure accurate documentation, adhere to nursing standards and facility policies, and

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by the state.
• One year of nursing experience; psych./behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• 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 conditions.
• Provide nursing care within nursing practice standards and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed correctly.
• Assess patient status continuously and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status or emergencies.
• Complete admission and discharge processing as directed.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Provide direction for unit activities as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and staff involved in inpatient treatment.

Skills

Nursing Care

Interdisciplinary Team

Behavioral Health

Medication Administration

Documentation

Education

RN Licensure Required

Accredited Nursing Program

Job description

Southwood Children’s Behavioral Healthcare in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care on the acute inpatient unit for children and adolescents. The role involves assessing needs, planning and implementing nursing care, administering medications, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery in a behavioral health setting.

You will ensure accurate documentation, adhere to nursing standards and facility policies, and