Registered Nurse
Belmont Behavioral Health System
Summary
Belmont Behavioral Health is looking to add dedicated and passionate Registered Nurses (RN) to our nursing team. Belmont Behavioral is a state-of-the-art, 260 bed behavioral health hospital in Philadelphia, PA. We provide services to children (ages 5-12), adolescents (ages 13-17), and adults (ages 18 and older).
Job description
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 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
- 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 abuse 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.
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.
- CPR certification required.
- De-escalation certification required.
- Restraint certification required.
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Shift differentials
- Referral bonus
- Flexible schedules
- Training program
- Professional growth opportunities
- Free parking
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) plan
Company overview
Belmont Behavioral Health System is a comprehensive mental health care provider based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a leading behavioral health facility, the organization specializes in providing a wide range of psychiatric and behavioral health services to patients across various age groups. The system offers both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse, and other mental health challenges. Belmont Behavioral Health System operates as a critical component of the regional healthcare infrastructure, serving the Greater Philadelphia area with evidence-based treatment approaches. The facility typically includes specialized units for different patient populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, with multidisciplinary teams comprising psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals. The organization plays a vital role in addressing the mental health needs of the community through crisis intervention, long-term treatment planning, and comprehensive care coordination.