Registered Nurse- Night Shift (Ford Road)

Progressions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K plan with company match

Job summary

Malvern Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to work at our Malvern Behavioral Health facility in Philadelphia. The position features a 3‑shift, 12‑hour schedule with every other weekend, 7:00pm–7:30am shifts and applicable shift differentials.

The RN will join a comprehensive benefits package and provide high-quality patient care in a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Clinical experience in the treatment of addiction preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Program and Commission of Accreditation for Rehabilitation standards.
• Previous nursing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Promote the safety, wellness, and well‑being of patients.
• Facilitate the assignment of nursing tasks to ensure smooth shift operations.
• Identify and provide written assessments of patients on admission and throughout treatment, documenting current needs, past medical/psychiatric/ substance‑use history, and bio‑psychosocial needs.
• Identify and evaluate patients’ learning needs, ability, and readiness to learn; document appropriately.
• Formulate and utilize written nursing care plans based on diagnosis, outcomes, and appropriate nursing measures; integrate plans with the multidisciplinary team and patient.
• Apply nursing skills during detoxification, assessing medication needs based on withdrawal symptoms as ordered by the physician.
• Administer and account for medications and controlled drugs, order new medications, and replace stock medications.
• Provide patient safety through preventative measures, including implementing fire safety, infection control, and isolation procedures when appropriate.
• Respond to and direct emergency situations; assist in patient instruction and education.
• Implement special precautions/interventions for suicidal, homicidal, or aggressive patients until transfer.
• Assess, evaluate, and revise the written plan of care, ensuring identification of problems and patient response to interventions.
• Delegate duties to staff members appropriately, based on patient needs and staff skill level.
• Obtain and carry out physician orders in a timely manner.
• Participate in continuing education, audits, reviews, and committees.
• Act as a resource person regarding patient care and specialty areas.
• Participate in task forces and committees as assigned.
• Make assignments for nursing staff on each shift, monitor patient care activities, resolve staffing issues, and ensure coordination of admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Be the lead nurse and answer questions for the shift.
• Prepare and certify the accuracy of the midnight census.
• Follow all infection control practices.

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: MTC-Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA 19131

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $30.00 - $42.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nurse

Overview

Malvern Health is currently seeking a full time Registered Nurse (RN) to work at our Malvern Behavioral Health facility in Philadelphia. The facility is located at 3905 W. Ford Road – Philadelphia, PA 19131.

The RN will work a full time schedule of 3 12‑hour shifts with an every other weekend requirement. The shift times are 7:00pm – 7:30am plus applicable shift differentials.

As a full time position, the RN receives a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Promote the safety, wellness, and well‑being of patients.
• Facilitate the assignment of nursing tasks to ensure smooth shift operations.
• Identify and provide written assessments of patients on admission and throughout treatment, documenting current needs, past medical/psychiatric/ substance‑use history, and bio‑psychosocial needs.
• Identify and evaluate patients’ learning needs, ability, and readiness to learn; document appropriately.
• Formulate and utilize written nursing care plans based on diagnosis, outcomes, and appropriate nursing measures; integrate plans with the multidisciplinary team and patient.
• Apply nursing skills during detoxification, assessing medication needs based on withdrawal symptoms as ordered by the physician.
• Administer and account for medications and controlled drugs, order new medications, and replace stock medications.
• Provide patient safety through preventative measures, including implementing fire safety, infection control, and isolation procedures when appropriate.
• Respond to and direct emergency situations; assist in patient instruction and education.
• Implement special precautions/interventions for suicidal, homicidal, or aggressive patients until transfer.
• Assess, evaluate, and revise the written plan of care, ensuring identification of problems and patient response to interventions.
• Delegate duties to staff members appropriately, based on patient needs and staff skill level.
• Obtain and carry out physician orders in a timely manner.
• Participate in continuing education, audits, reviews, and committees.
• Act as a resource person regarding patient care and specialty areas.
• Participate in task forces and committees as assigned.
• Make assignments for nursing staff on each shift, monitor patient care activities, resolve staffing issues, and ensure coordination of admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Be the lead nurse and answer questions for the shift.
• Prepare and certify the accuracy of the midnight census.
• Follow all infection control practices.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K plan with company match

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Clinical experience in the treatment of addiction preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Program and Commission of Accreditation for Rehabilitation standards.
• Previous nursing experience preferred but not required.

EEO Statement

Malvern Treatment Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.