Mental Health Charge Nurse (RN) 11p to 7a

Mental Health Charge Nurse (RN)

Due to growth in our Children's Psychiatric and Behavioral health Hospital, KidsPeace has an immediate opening for a registered nurse working overnights (11p to 7a) Monday to Friday only. Do you want to make a difference? Each day we give you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the children and teenagers we treat in our inpatient hospital operations.

KidsPeace will offer a Sign On Bonus to all Full Time RN's within the Hospital and Residential Programs. The bonus parameters are:

$1500 at sign on and $1500 at 6 months for Full Time RNs.

The Mental Health Charge Nurse (RN) provides holistic healthcare and education to clients in order to promote physical and mental health and well-being. The MHCN works in collaboration with other clinical and non-clinical staff to provide appropriate clinical interventions and treatment. Full-time, Part-time and Flex/Per Diem nursing positions are currently available. Late night and primarily 2nd shift hours. Previous Pediatric Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing experience helpful. Graduates welcome.

Shift: 11p to 7a (3rd Shift)

Job Summary:

Supervises the provision of holistic healthcare and education to clients in order to promote physical, mental health, and well-being. Provides direct supervision and leadership to other clinical and non-clinical staff on a regular basis to assure appropriate clinical interventions and treatment within the milieu. The MHCN is responsible to carry out therapeutic program schedules and ensure treatment planning is followed.

Qualifications (Education, Training and Experiences):

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum of three years mental health nursing experience preferred; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a member of a team required.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution skills required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• SCM certification, observer status required. SCM Level 1 or 2, strongly preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• LSCI certification required within 6 months of hire.

KidsPeace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

KidsPeace offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off.