Acadia Healthcare

Registered Nurse - Partial Hospitalization Program RN

Job Locations US-PA-Reading
Job ID
2025-78258
Category
RN Nurse
Department Number
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Overview

Are you a compassionate nurse who wants to make a real impact in the lives of individuals on their mental health journey? Apply now to learn more.

 

Tower Behavioral Health, in Reading PA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Partital Hospitilization Program (PHP) team.

 

At Tower Behavioral Health, our PHP provides a structured therapeutic environment for adults ages 18–65 who need outpatient support without 24/7 inpatient care. As an RN in this program, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients as they gain skills, build connections, and continue their path toward healing.

 

AVAILABLE SCHEDULE

Part Time

Monday - Thursday

9a - 12p

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide direct nursing care to patients enrolled in the PHP.

  • Support patients transitioning from higher levels of care or beginning their journey in PHP.

  • Collaborate with therapists, physicians, and the care team to ensure high-quality treatment.

  • Monitor patient progress, administer medications, and provide education on health and wellness.

  • Serve as an advocate, resource, and source of encouragement for patients and families.

 

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

 

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