Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric / Behavioral Health – Day Shift

Location: 4001 Ford Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Job Type: Part Time | Non-Exempt | Onsite
Schedule: 16 hours per week | 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM | One day every other weekend (EOW)
Program: MPAC – Long Term Psychiatric Care for Older Adults

Note: This position is based at our MPAC facility, not our main Girard campus.

Overview

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Psychiatric / Behavioral Health nursing team on the day shift. This position is based at our MPAC facility at 4001 Ford Road, which specializes in long-term psychiatric and behavioral health care for older adults with serious mental illness (SMI).

This role is ideal for RNs with experience in psychiatric nursing, behavioral health, substance use treatment, long-term care (LTC), or geriatric care. If you are looking for a stable, mission-driven organization where your skills can make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Important: All new hires must be able to attend a mandatory 5-day orientation (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM) before starting their schedule. Attendance is required for employment.

What You’ll Do

As a Psychiatric Nurse (Day Shift RN), you will:

• Deliver high-quality psychiatric and behavioral health nursing care in a long-term residential setting

• Conduct health and psychiatric assessments and implement individualized care plans

• Respond to crises and support safe de-escalation practices

• Supervise and support Behavioral Health Technicians during the day shift

• Provide leadership in therapeutic interventions and serve as Charge Nurse when assigned

• Accurately document all patient care in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and interdisciplinary staff to address patient needs

• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and LTC standards

What We’re Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)

• Active Pennsylvania RN license and BLS/CPR certification

• 3 to 5 years of nursing experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, long-term care, substance use treatment, or dual-diagnosis settings

• Experience with geriatric or inpatient rehab populations preferred

• Must meet requirements under Pennsylvania’s Older Adults Protective Services Act (Act 169)

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Why Join Us

• Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials

• Stable part-time position, scheduled for one 8-hour shift every other weekend (Saturday or Sunday)

• Opportunity to make an impact in long-term psychiatric and behavioral health care

• Supportive, mission-driven organization serving the Philadelphia community

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Employment for this position requires full COVID-19 vaccination, where permitted by law. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals who are unable to be vaccinated due to a documented medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Behavioral Wellness Center at MPAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V). All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.