Southwood Children's Behavioral Healthcare·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Registered Nurse will assess physical and behavioral health needs to develop and implement nursing care plans for young males. Responsibilities include administering medications, maintaining medical records, and coordinating care within a psychiatric residential treatment facility.
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.
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
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. 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.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current RN license and at least one year of nursing experience. CPR and de-escalation certifications are required, and all patient-facing staff must be at least 21 years old.
Market context
Registered Nurse positions in Pennsylvania are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an accredited nursing degree, a valid Pennsylvania RN license, BLS certification, and may prefer a BSN. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license and BLS status before applying.