About this role
Full-time (72 hours biweekly)
(3) 12-hour evenings and includes every-other weekend and rotating holidays
Sign On Bonus Eligible
Program Description for Child & Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
Join a dynamic inpatient behavioral health team dedicated to caring for children and adolescents ages 4-17 experiencing acute psychiatric and behavioral health crises. This fast-paced unit specializes in the assessment, stabilization, and treatment of conditions such as ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, conduct disorder, and other complex behavioral health needs.
Team members collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to deliver individualized care through medication management, therapeutic programming, and individual, group, and family therapy. With an average length of stay of 7-10 days, the focus is on crisis stabilization, skill development, and preparing patients and families for a successful transition to the next level of care.
General Summary
Provides professional nursing care at the beginner practitioner level in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- Diploma Program Required or
- Associate's Degree Required
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience:
- No experience. Required
Licenses:
- Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
- Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Benefits Offered:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
- Expanded Paid Parental Leave
For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)