Philly Psych Nursing Jobs?

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Hello,

I am still a student working on my BSN but I am extremely interested in Psych nursing. I ran into a nurse today who told me that working for Friends Hospital is not ideal for nurses because it is run by "insert management company name I didn't catch". I know that Friends outsources their pharmacy to CPS Pharmacy Services so I'm wondering if it's similar with the nursing staff. Any insight into this would be appreciated.

This conversation got me thinking about the psych nursing opportunities in Philly, where are the best places to work for a new grad? Where are the most rewarding(VA?)?

Are there any other resources you would recommend for me look into?

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Dear PhillyRNtoBeCNA,

Whether you are a new grad or an experience RN, Friends Hospital is a great place to work as a psych nurse and be a part of a world-class team that values interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical excellence. Friends values the role of a psychiatric nurse as integral to the care of the patients and their families. They encourage advancement in the specialty with their tuition reimbursement program and ANCC certification incentive program.

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Thank you for you response! I agree, I know many people who work in the pharmacy and they love Friends Hospital and the Nursing staff, (even thought they are contracted under CPS). I know many people who have been helped by the wonderful services that Friends provides. I absolutely agree that Friends changes lives, but I have never heard what the experience is like from a Nurse perspective.

Can you tell me if Friends is still owned by Universal Health Services or has that changed recently?

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Nothing has changed in terms of Friends Hospital's commitment to its nurses. Every day, the hospital and its leaders find ways to improve nursing practice and raise the bar of nursing excellence at Friends.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Friends has long been considered the premier Mental Health Hospital in Philly + has outpatient services. It is still owned by UHS. Next to consider: Hall Mercer Crisis Response Center at Pennsylvania Hospital. Einstein sold Belmont Behavioral Health Center to for profit Acadia Healthcare Company-no knowledge how run today.

Other hospitals with inpatient Psych include Temple @ Episcopal campus; Jeff, Einstein@ Germantown location, Mercy Philadelphia.

Delaware County: Mercy Fitzgerald -Darby PA , Crozer Keystone@ Community Hospital-Chester; Montgomery County: Bryn Mawr Hospital.

Substance abuse + dual Diagnosis: Valley Forge Medical Center

Oupatient Drug and alcohol is another option to consider too.

Best wishes in finding a rewarding career.

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