Registered Nurse (Inpatient Behavioral Health) - Princeton, NJ - Full Time (Evening Shift)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, RX

403b Retirement Savings

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine is hiring an RN for Princeton House Behavioral Health in Princeton, NJ. This full-time day-shift role requires a BSN or active RN license, BLS, and 15 months RN experience.

The position emphasizes coordinated nursing care, medication administration, and crisis response within a 14-bed unit. Located at 905 Herrontown Road, the facility supports patients with co-occurring disorders and behavioral health needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, or in pursuit of
• Active RN NJ license required
• BLS certification required
• 15 months of RN experience required

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a plan of nursing care based on goals derived from identified needs; revises the patients individualized plan of care as indicated
• Implements individualized nursing plan of care, consistent with established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Evaluates and documents patient responses to nursing care, and participates in evaluating and improving the delivery of care on the unit
• Demonstrates accuracy in entering medication orders on the computer and medication administration
• Provides appropriate coordination of care and intervention to patients undergoing a psychiatric or medical emergency

Skills

RN experience

BLS

Education

Bachelor’s degree or in pursuit

ADN with >5 years experience may be considered

Job description

DescriptionPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

DescriptionPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Why Join Our Team?

• Penn Medicine Princeton Health (PMPH) is seeking a full time RN (Registered Nurse) to work the day shift within Princeton House Behavioral Health (PHBH). This position is within Wing 1 (Voluntary Psych/Dual diagnosis for psych) with 14 beds.
• We understand the unique recovery challenges of people with co-occurring disorders and treat both conditions at the same time. That’s why people with both a mental health and substance use disorder receive specialized care at Princeton House. Outcomes show that this approach reduces the risk of relapse and improves the chances of long‑term recovery.
• Location: Princeton House Behavioral Health (905 Herrontown Road Princeton NJ).

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains a plan of nursing care based on goals derived from identified needs; revises the patients individualized plan of care as indicated
• Implements individualized nursing plan of care, consistent with established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Evaluates and documents patient responses to nursing care, and participates in evaluating and improving the delivery of care on the unit
• Demonstrates accuracy in entering medication orders on the computer and medication administration
• Provides appropriate coordination of care and intervention to patients undergoing a psychiatric or medical emergency

Scheduling Requirements:

• Five day shifts (7am-3:30pm) a week.
• Every other weekend requirement

Benefits You’ll Receive at PMPH/Penn Medicine:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, RX coverage plan options that best fit your personal & family needs
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HAS) to save pre‑tax dollars
• 403b Retirement Savings: Our employer contribution begins on Day 1 of your employment
• Generous Paid Time Off benefits that give you the work‑life balance today’s world needs
• Prepaid tuition assistance is available to benefit‑eligible employees for approved courses of study after completing six months of employment.

What We Require for this Role:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, or in pursuit of
• A registered nurse with an Associate’s Degree with greater than 5 years of clinical experience in a clinical specialty may be considered.

Related Work Experience

• 15 months of RN experience required

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Active RN NJ license required.

Salary Range:

$49.96 - $68.99/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.