Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Penn Highlands Healthcare; Monongahela (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Highlands Healthcare is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse for a full-time, on-site role in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. You will deliver direct mental health nursing care, including assessments, med administration, symptom monitoring, and crisis intervention.

Collaborating with psychiatrists, therapists, and other clinicians, you will help develop individualized care plans, coordinate discharge planning, educate patients and families, and ensure safe, recovery-focused environments

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Pennsylvania or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• BLS certification; advanced certifications in psychiatric nursing are a plus.
• Experience in inpatient or outpatient psychiatric settings.
• BSN strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct mental health nursing care and assessments.
• Administer medications and monitor symptoms.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and therapists to plan care.
• Coordinate discharge planning and crisis intervention.
• Document care and participate in treatment team meetings.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Psychiatric care

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

BLS certified

PA RN license

BSN preferred

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Company Description

Penn Highlands Healthcare is a Pennsylvania health system that unites multiple hospitals and care facilities, including Penn Highlands Brookville, Clearfield, Connellsville, DuBois, Elk, Huntingdon, Mon Valley, State College, and Tyrone.

Penn Highlands Healthcare strives to be the integrated health system of choice by delivering high-quality care, strong service, and positive outcomes, supported by access to advanced services across its network.

Role Description

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. This role provides direct mental health nursing care to patients, including comprehensive assessments, medication administration, monitoring of symptoms, and support during acute psychiatric episodes. The nurse collaborates with psychiatrists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environments. Day-to-day responsibilities include patient education, crisis intervention, documentation of care and progress, and active participation in treatment team meetings. The role also involves coordinating discharge planning, advocating for patient needs, and adhering to regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in Mental Health Nursing and Mental Health Care, with experience in inpatient or outpatient psychiatric settings.
• Strong clinical foundation in Nursing and Medicine, including assessment, care planning, and safe medication administration.
• Working knowledge of Psychiatry, including psychiatric disorders, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced certifications in psychiatric nursing are a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, communicate clearly with patients, families, and colleagues, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Experience in community-based or hospital-based mental health programs is preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; BSN strongly preferred.