Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN)

New Program Opening – Join Our Growing Team

Pay Rate: $44.98 per hour

RHD is excited to launch a new program and is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! This is a unique opportunity to be part of building something new while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals working toward recovery.

If you are a compassionate, organized, and clinically strong nurse who thrives in behavioral health settings, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do:

Provide Direct Nursing Care:

• Conduct daily mental status assessments for 6–12 residents.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shift.
• Monitor for early signs of psychiatric relapse, medication side effects, or medical concerns.
• Lead response efforts during psychiatric or medical emergencies.

Support Recovery & Clinical Collaboration:

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement Personal Recovery Plans.
• Coordinate care with Psychiatrists, Primary Care Physicians, and specialists.
• Engage regularly with residents to monitor changes and support treatment goals.

Medication & Health Management:

• Maintain oversight of medication administration and ensure prescriptions are current.
• Complete assessments and physicals within regulatory timeframes.
• Assist residents with scheduling medical appointments and following up on recommendations.

Educate & Empower:

• Provide education on medication management and overall health and wellness.
• Participate in and/or facilitate educational groups.
• Contribute to a positive, recovery-oriented program environment.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Current Pennsylvania RN (or LPN) license.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Act 33/34 clearances.
• FBI clearance (as required).
• Completion of required physical, TB test, and Hepatitis B titer.
• All trainings required by licensure.

Preferred:

• Experience in Behavioral Health and/or Criminal Justice settings.

Why Join This New Program?

• Competitive pay at $44.98 per hour.
• Opportunity to help shape a new program from the ground up.
• Collaborative and mission-driven team environment.
• Meaningful work supporting recovery and community reintegration.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.