Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health in Pittsburgh, PA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Behavioral Health
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Agency: Lancesoft Inc
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 7 hours
Contract Duration: 38 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job details:
Position: PPS Nursing Assignment (LPN or RN) – Pioneer $$ SN$$
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Shift: Days 5x7s – 35 hours/week (Building Hours: 7:45 AM – 2:11 PM)
Duration: 38 weeks

Job Duties
• Provide basic nursing care to school-aged students with acute or chronic health conditions.
• Assist students with daily health needs, including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Monitor students' health conditions and promptly report changes to the supervising RN.
• Administer medications as prescribed under RN supervision and district policy.
• Perform routine nursing procedures, including G-tube feedings, catheter care, and blood glucose monitoring.
• Support students with complex medical and special healthcare needs.
• Provide one-on-one nursing care for medically fragile students when assigned.
• Assist with seizure management, diabetes care, tracheostomy care, medication administration, and emergency response.
• Implement physician orders, Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), and emergency care plans.
• Support students participating in special education programs and assist with IEP/504-related health needs.
• Maintain accurate health records, treatment logs, medication records, and daily documentation.
• Collaborate with school staff and the supervising RN while following established communication protocols.

Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania LPN license; RN license also accepted as specified by the position.
• Demonstrated competency in required nursing skills, including G-tube feedings, seizure management, diabetes care, tracheostomy care, medication administration, and emergency response.
• Experience with pediatric, school-aged, medically complex, or developmentally disabled individuals in a clinical setting; school-based experience preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex medical needs and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to implement physician orders, IHPs, and emergency care plans.
• Experience supporting individuals with communication or mobility needs preferred.
• Ability to work independently and respond appropriately to medical needs in real time.
• BLS certification/verification required.
• First Aid certification/course required.
• CPI or MAB de-escalation training required per facility requirements.
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, professionalism, confidentiality, and effective communication.
• Ability to complete accurate daily documentation and service records.
• Ability to meet required license verification, background checks, medical screenings, and facility-specific compliance requirements.