Weekend RN - Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health

Independence Health System; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Latrobe, PA is seeking an RN for weekend adolescent inpatient behavioral health. The role focuses on assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for psychiatric inpatients while coordinating with an interprofessional team.

The position requires PA RN licensure, BLS certification, and a Bachelor’s degree preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills are essential for effective crisis management and family education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Strong leadership ability and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication of complex topics to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for adolescent psychiatric inpatients.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain nursing standards per state and hospital policies.
• Document care in patient records and communicate needs to teams.
• Provide patient and family education about condition and self-care.
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and assist with crisis interventions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Graduate of accredited Nursing Program

Job description

Independence Health System in Latrobe, PA is seeking an RN for weekend adolescent inpatient behavioral health. The role focuses on assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for psychiatric inpatients while coordinating with an interprofessional team.

The position requires PA RN licensure, BLS certification, and a Bachelor’s degree preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills are essential for effective crisis management and family education.