Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Night Shift

Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Northeast • Moosic, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Behavioral Health is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to provide professional nursing care to adolescents and adults experiencing acute symptoms of behavioral health disorders at its 96-bed inpatient facility in Moosic, Pennsylvania. Nurses assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs, coordinate and provide care, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records, and educate patients and families. The role emphasizes patient safety, a positive and empathetic approach, and a supportive therapeutic environment.

Available shifts are 2 p.m.–10 p.m. and 10 p.m.–6 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The hourly rate is up to $47, depending on experience. Shift differentials are $6 for weekday evening and night shifts, $4 for weekend days, and $7 for weekend evening and night shifts. The facility uses Epic EMR and offers a supportive team environment, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional development and continued education.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment, or eligibility to practice nursing under state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience.
• CPR certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• De-escalation and restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and provide and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans specific to patients’ assessed needs.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing services in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, applicable standards and scope of practice, and facility and corporate policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure verbal physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed according to policy and procedure.
• Assess patients’ status on an ongoing basis and gather and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, medication responses, and related challenges.
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission and ensure plans address assessed needs.
• Use universal precautions when providing direct patient care.
• Administer medications accurately according to ordered notes.
• Accurately document controlled-substance medication counts on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport by respecting professional boundaries and personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in inpatient treatment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Professional development and continued education opportunities.
• Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.
• Shift differentials: $6 for weekday evening and night shifts, $4 for weekend days, and $7 for weekend evening and night shifts.

What This Job Offers

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