Registered Nurse - Crisis Response Center
About The Position
Friends Hospital is the nation’s oldest private psychiatric hospital, located on a beautiful 100-acre campus in Philadelphia, PA. Friends Hospital offers a continuum of care including level of care assessments; specially designed inpatient units for adolescents, adults, and older adults; and a private residential rehabilitation program. Friends Hospital is easily accessed via public transportation and has free, safe, on-site parking. POSITION SUMMARY: Provide direct patient care as prescribed by the physician and treatment team. Provide medical management and assessment of patients. Ensure environmental safety and crisis management for the patient population. Direct the implementation of behavior management programs and ensure consistent carry-through. Make patient & task assignments to subordinates & monitor their performance of duties. Provide training & education to staff, patients, families, & others. Document patient care, ensure that data is accurate, & that it is included in the master treatment plan via timely nursing care plan updates. Work with the treatment team to provide a consistently therapeutic milieu.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- One year inpatient psychiatric experience
- Current Pennsylvania State Registered Nurse License or Compact License
- Current CPR Certification
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care as prescribed by the physician and treatment team.
- Provide medical management and assessment of patients.
- Ensure environmental safety and crisis management for the patient population.
- Direct the implementation of behavior management programs and ensure consistent carry-through.
- Make patient & task assignments to subordinates & monitor their performance of duties.
- Provide training & education to staff, patients, families, & others.
- Document patient care, ensure that data is accurate, & that it is included in the master treatment plan via timely nursing care plan updates.
- Work with the treatment team to provide a consistently therapeutic milieu.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
