The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is hiring: LPN- Weekends Overnight in P
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard, Philadelphia, PA, US, 19117
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health / Mental Health / Substance Abuse
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Part-Time | Overnight | Weekends
Schedule Options:
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a well-established behavioral health facility in Philadelphia providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment. As a leader in behavioral healthcare, we are committed to offering evidence-based services that are culturally and spiritually responsive to the needs of our diverse community.
Our services include:
Job Summary
We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our weekend overnight nursing team. This part-time position is perfect for nurses looking for consistent overnight hours with the flexibility to work Saturday nights, Sunday nights, or both.
The LPN will provide direct care to individuals with behavioral health and substance use needs in an inpatient setting, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and safety.
Responsibilities
Education & Licensure
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Part-Time | Overnight | Weekends
Schedule Options:
- Saturday Overnight: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Sunday Overnight: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Candidates may choose to work only Saturday, only Sunday, or both nights each weekend
Department: Nursing - Behavioral Medicine
Reports To: Nursing Director, Behavioral Medicine Nursing
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a well-established behavioral health facility in Philadelphia providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment. As a leader in behavioral healthcare, we are committed to offering evidence-based services that are culturally and spiritually responsive to the needs of our diverse community.
Our services include:
- Substance Use Disorder Services
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Treatment Services
Job Summary
We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our weekend overnight nursing team. This part-time position is perfect for nurses looking for consistent overnight hours with the flexibility to work Saturday nights, Sunday nights, or both.
The LPN will provide direct care to individuals with behavioral health and substance use needs in an inpatient setting, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and safety.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care during overnight shifts in a behavioral health setting
- Administer and monitor medications and patient responses
- Document patient care accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Assist in crisis situations and apply de-escalation techniques
- Supervise Mental Health Workers and support overall unit operations
- Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and other care team members
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment in line with hospital policies
Education & Licensure
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
- Current LPN license in Pennsylvania (Required)
- 1+ year of LPN experience preferred
- Experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, or substance use treatment preferred
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care and dual diagnosis is a plus
- Current CPR certification (Required)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) preferred
- Excellent clinical observation, documentation, and communication skills
- Calm, dependable, and team-oriented under pressure
- Proficient in EHR systems and overnight care protocols
- Saturday Overnight: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Sunday Overnight: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- You may choose to work:
- Only Saturday
- Only Sunday
- Both Saturday and Sunday
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V).