Registered Nurse (RN) Night 7pm-7:30am

Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health • Kingston, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health is hiring a psychiatric Registered Nurse to provide nursing care and assistance to patients in a psychiatric facility. The nurse should approach patients experiencing serious symptoms of mental illness with calm, confidence, and compassion, and help foster a healing environment. The role also involves providing leadership and mentoring to staff, assisting with supervision of auxiliary personnel, and maintaining accurate patient records according to policy. Familiarity with Trauma Informed Care theory and practice is required.

This is a full-time night position, scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. on 12-hour shifts, with a rotating schedule and every other weekend off. Compensation is listed as $40–$45 per hour, though actual compensation may depend on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside the stated range.

Requirements

• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Graduation from a registered school of nursing.
• Familiarity with Trauma Informed Care theory and practice.
• Familiarity with psychiatric medications and their side effects.
• Knowledge of the Fire, Safety, and Disaster Manual.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of psychiatric nursing experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursing supervisor by participating in nursing service activities to ensure good patient care.
• When in charge of a unit, assume the responsibilities of the charge nurse, including scheduling staff for patient care and continuous in-service education.
• Perform nursing techniques that support patients’ comfort and well-being.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during treatments or examinations.
• Administer prescribed medications orally and by injection.
• Change dressings or assist physicians with changing dressings, cleaning wounds, and caring for incisions.
• Take vital signs to detect deviations from normal and gauge patient progress.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions, reactions to medications and treatments, and significant incidents to a supervisor or physician.
• Maintain patient medical records documenting nursing observations and actions, including medications, treatments, reactions, tests, intake and output, temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Record patients’ nursing needs in treatment plans to support continuity of care.
• Observe patients’ emotional stability, show interest in their progress, and prepare them for continuing care after discharge.
• Explain ordered procedures and treatments to gain patients’ cooperation and reduce apprehension.
• Give a report to the incoming nurse at each shift change and check narcotics with the incoming nurse when applicable.
• Promote good relationships among coworkers, other departments, patients, families, and visitors.
• Use supplies and equipment conservatively.
• Support professional growth and development by participating in in-service programs and attending staff meetings and trainings.
• Participate in orienting new personnel.
• Instruct patients or their families at discharge.
• Perform other duties as directed or required to ensure a high level of patient safety.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible daily pay with access to earnings when needed.
• Comprehensive benefits options, including dental, health, vision, and disability insurance.
• Access to a wellness program.
• Career and educational development opportunities.
• Comprehensive onboarding and professional development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree