Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Position at Belmont Behavioral HealthBelmont 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 many populations:Children: ages 5 -12Adolescents: ages 13 -17Adults: ages 18 and older.Available Shift and Schedules:Full-Time OR Part-TimeDay, Evening and Night shifts availableWe have schedules that operate on 8 hour and 12 hour shifts.ALL positions require every other weekend rotationALL positions require 1 week of New Hire Orientation (M-F 8a-4:30p)Shift differentials: ($4) on Evening and Night shift and ($6) on weekend Evening and Night shiftRegistered Nurse Benefits:Belmont Behavioral Hospital provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:Competitive hourly rate with shift differentialsReferral BonusFlexible SchedulesExcellent training program and professional growth opportunitiesFree ParkingMajor Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)401(k) planAs a Registered Nurse (RN) at Belmont, you will play a vital role in providing top-notch healthcare services to our patients. Your expertise and dedication will make a significant difference in their lives, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, contribute to treatment plans, administer medications, monitor patient progress, and deliver high-quality care.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 in patient treatment.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 requirementsOne year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plusCPR 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.We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.