Psychiatric RN: Inpatient & Outpatient Care

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

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