Philadelphia Children's Crisis Response Center - Registered Nurse (RN)

Harboroaks; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health facility in Philadelphia seeks dedicated Registered Nurses to join their team. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to children and adolescents in a crisis response environment. Candidates should have a valid RN license and experience, ideally in psychiatric or behavioral nursing. The position offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, including major health insurance and a referral bonus, emphasizing professional growth and training.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials

Referral Bonus

Excellent training program

Major Group Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license or eligibility to practice nursing in state.
• One year of relevant nursing experience, especially in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care for patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Maintain medical records and develop nursing care plans.
• Notify physicians about significant changes in patient status.

Skills

Patient Care

Behavioral Health

Nursing Care Plans

Medication Administration

Therapeutic Communication

Education

Accredited School of Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Tools

CPR Certification

De-escalation Certification

Job description

Overview

The Philadelphia Children's Crisis Response Center at Belmont Behavioral Health is looking to add dedicated and compassionate Regsitered Nurses to our nursing team! Apply now to learn more!

PCCRC is a program for the triage, intervention and stabilization of children and adolescents between the ages of 3 through 17, who are experiencing behavioral and psychiatric crisis. This continuum of care includes a crisis and transitional unit that provides brief treatment and/or stabilization in an age appropriate, family centered, trauma informed environment.

Available Shift and Schedules:

Full-Time

Night shift (7p - 7a)

3 x 12hr schedule with rotating weekends

In addition to this great opportunity, Belmont offers a comprehensive benefit package:

• Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials
• Referral Bonus
• Excellent training program and professional growth opportunities
• Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) plan

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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