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The Bradley Center

Regional behavioral healthcare and child welfare

Registered Nurse

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Bachelor's
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and have a current Pennsylvania nursing license or be licensure eligible.
  • Demonstrate initiative in supporting children and responding confidently to their needs.
  • Build trust and meaningful relationships with children and adolescents.
  • Communicate effectively to educate, support, and collaborate with patients, families, and team members.
  • Use professionalism and sound judgment to make safe, thoughtful decisions in a dynamic care environment.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
  • Safely administer medications and monitor patient responses.
  • Provide supportive medical education to children, families, and staff.
  • Oversee routine healthcare needs, including physical, dental, and vision care.
  • Conduct in-person assessments following crises, illnesses, or injuries.
  • Collaborate with pediatricians, psychiatrists, dietitians, nurse practitioners, and dentists.
  • Participate as a key member of the weekly treatment team.

About the company

Bradley Center provides behavioral healthcare, education, and child welfare services for abused, neglected, and dependent children. It operates a regional system that supports the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual growth of young people and families. The program uses the Sanctuary Model of Trauma Informed Care, which focuses on Safety, Emotion management, Loss, and Future to help residents and staff understand and cope with trauma. Services are delivered in an accredited setting, guided by a non-denominational board, and licensed by state agencies. Bradley Center aims to be recognized nationally as a premier provider that advocates for children and restores productive family and community relationships.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

1905

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What believers are saying

  • The Bradley School registration packet shows continued demand and active 2026-2027 enrollment.
  • The Bradley Center remains actively hiring, with 50 postings in 2026.
  • Admissions and campus materials updated August 2026 signal ongoing operational investment.

What critics are saying

  • Headcount fell to 377 employees in March 2026, pressuring staffing ratios.
  • Indeed reviews in 2025 reported 50-60 hour weeks, signaling burnout risk.
  • Dependence on Pennsylvania Medicaid, county contracts, and philanthropy exposes reimbursement shocks.

What makes The Bradley Center unique

  • The Bradley Center combines a 252-student school with a 96-bed PRTF.
  • It is Sanctuary-certified and Joint Commission accredited, anchoring trauma-informed residential care.
  • Its Pittsburgh campus serves children with trauma, mental illness, and behavioral challenges.

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Benefits

  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Vacation
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Training Programs
  • Professional Development Budget