Registered Nurse

Harboroaks; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join our program serving young males with complex mental health needs. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and coordinate care with the treatment team.

Responsibilities include documenting medical records, administering medications, monitoring patient status, and educating families about conditions and treatments in a structured residential setting.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license or eligibility per state requirements.
• Minimum one year nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral health a plus.
• CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training provided).
• First aid may be required per 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 the standards and scope of nursing practice.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed properly.
• Assess patient status ongoing and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status or emergencies.
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission; tailor to needs.
• Demonstrate universal precautions in direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document counts of controlled substances on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport, professional boundaries, and focus.
• Provide direction or coordination of unit activities as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

RN nursing experience

CPR certification

De-escalation

First aid

Restraint certification

Education

Accredited school of nursing

RN license

Job description

Overview

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital offers a specific program for young males who are struggling with multiple diagnoses, including intellectual disabilities and sexually maladaptive behaviors. CHOICES Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, is a 32-bed facility serving the treatment needs of males aged 10-21 with significant mental health issues along with a history of inappropriate sexual behaviors. Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania as a mental health program, it provides the highest level of structure and supervision for a residential mental health setting, while offering co-occurring intensive specific treatment based on the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy model of Relapse Prevention.

We are looking for an experienced RN to join our team.

We are not located on a public transportation line. All patient facing staff must be at least twenty one (21) years of are.

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.

SWOOD

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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