Overnight Charge Nurse | Behavioral Health

LENAPE VALLEY FOUNDATION • Doylestown, PA

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About The Position

Bright Path Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct care and lead nursing operations during overnight hours in a behavioral health setting. This working leadership role supports nursing staff and Psychiatric Technicians, coordinates clinical activities, responds to crises, and helps ensure high-quality, person-centered care for individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use disorder services.

The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekend coverage. The role is full-time and eligible for overnight shift differential pay.

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and crisis intervention skills.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain it upon hire.
• Experience using electronic health record systems.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, client-centered care.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience.
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, crisis services, detoxification, emergency services, or related settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use disorder services.
• Serve as the on-site nursing leader during overnight hours.
• Supervise and support Psychiatric Technicians and nursing staff during assigned shifts.
• Delegate assignments and monitor unit operations to ensure safe, effective client care.
• Complete nursing assessments, administer medications, and conduct ongoing clinical monitoring.
• Respond to urgent medical and behavioral health situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, counselors, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and continuity-of-care planning.
• Coach, mentor, and support staff while promoting a positive team environment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with agency, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Support a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment for clients and staff.

Benefits

• Overnight and weekend shift differential pay.
• Generous paid time off, including 15 PTO days, 10 paid sick days, 4 paid personal days, 7 paid holidays, and 5 paid conference days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Long-term disability and basic life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Continuing Education Assistance Program.
• Student loan management and repayment support.
• DailyPay access to earnings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed