Registered Nurse - Inpatient Psych West Chester
West Chester, PA
Employment Type: Permanent (Shift: Days)
Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Registered Nurse offering a $6k sign-on bonus to join our trusted partner in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Join a mission-driven team that makes a profound impact on children and adolescents who live with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences. Work in a compassionate, supportive residential psychiatric environment that values your input, with flexible schedules across various settings. Our trusted partner is known for their accelerating programs that will enhance your nursing career. Enjoy top-quality, low-cost benefits while you focus on changing lives—one person, one family, one community at a time.
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Shift Schedule: 6:00am-2:00pm (IDD population; 3-week rotating schedule working every 3rd weekend)
Pay: $36.05 - $41.10/hour (based on experience)
Location:West Chester, PA
Job Description:
The Registered Nurse will make a positive impact on the lives of young people experiencing acute psychiatric crises, contributing to their growth, development, and overall well-being.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care to children and adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
- Administer medication and follow doctors’ orders.
- Educate patients on topics such as sex education, suicidal behaviors, symptom management, and self-control.
- Develop initial care plans and assist with discharge planning.
- Foster a safe and compassionate environment for patients in crisis.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing
- BSN preferred.
- Active RN license required; Must be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
- At least one year of post-education nursing experience preferred.
- Experience working with individuals with cognitive, behavioral, or medically complex conditions is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data collection and analysis software, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities.
Benefits:
- $6k sign-on bonus
- Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Generous Time-Off Benefits (up to 24 days/year, increasing with service)
- Health Management Leave (up to 64 hours/year, with carryover options)
- Health Advocate assistance
- Cigna Voluntary Benefits (Accident, AD&D, supplemental life insurance)
- Mental Health Coverage (100% in-network, with out-of-network options)
- Tuition Assistance (after 6 months of employment)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful employment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations, and hospitality. Our vision of redefining the way healthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower the people who power healthcare.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.