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Penn Highlands Connellsville · Connellsville, PA

Registered Nurse (RN), Extended Psychiatric Unit

TypeFull time
PostedJun 16
✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License or Temporary Practice Permit required
Certifications
✓Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification and Comprehensive Crisis Management certification within 6 months of start date in position/department
Qualifications
✓Ability to work with culturally diverse families and communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive, compassionate, and non-judgmental.
✓Ability to maintain the milieu with a calm and professional approach, provide redirection, utilize de-escalation techniques along with separation.
✓Works well under pressure and consistently demonstrates a pleasant and professional demeanor.
✓Ability to conduct group activities with patients.
Previous behavioral health experience preferred Ability to de-escalate crisis situations preferred
+Benefits
Career Advancement OpportunitiesGenerous and Affordable Medical Benefit PackageFree ParkingMedical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start datePaid Time Off401k retirement plan with company match after vesting
516Penn Highlands Healthcare open roles
8RN roles open at this facility
36 miConnellsville to Pittsburgh
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License or Temporary Practice Permit required
Certifications
✓Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification and Comprehensive Crisis Management certification within 6 months of start date in position/department
Qualifications
✓Ability to work with culturally diverse families and communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive, compassionate, and non-judgmental.
✓Ability to maintain the milieu with a calm and professional approach, provide redirection, utilize de-escalation techniques along with separation.
✓Works well under pressure and consistently demonstrates a pleasant and professional demeanor.
✓Ability to conduct group activities with patients.
Previous behavioral health experience preferred Ability to de-escalate crisis situations preferred
+Benefits
Career Advancement OpportunitiesGenerous and Affordable Medical Benefit PackageFree ParkingMedical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start datePaid Time Off401k retirement plan with company match after vestingShort Term disability coverageLife Insurance
516Penn Highlands Healthcare open roles
8RN roles open at this facility
36 miConnellsville to Pittsburgh
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Full employer posting

$20,000 Sign On/Retention Bonus for Qualified Candidates The Registered Nurse (RN) provides trauma-informed, recovery-oriented nursing care to adults receiving extended psychiatric stabilization services within a structured therapeutic environment. The RN functions as a core member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and supports the development of emotion regulation, psychiatric stabilization, health management, and successful community reintegration for individuals with mental illness.

The EAC RN supports longitudinal stabilization, therapeutic engagement, psychoeducation, and development of independent living skills in a high relational treatment environment.

Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License or Temporary Practice Permit required Previous behavioral health experience preferred Ability to de-escalate crisis situations preferred Ability to work with culturally diverse families and communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Ability to maintain the milieu with a calm and professional approach, provide redirection, utilize de-escalation techniques along with separation.

Works well under pressure and consistently demonstrates a pleasant and professional demeanor. Ability to conduct group activities with patients. Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification and Comprehensive Crisis Management certification within 6 months of start date in position/department WHAT WE OFFER: Career Advancement Opportunities Generous and Affordable Medical Benefit Package Free Parking

Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date Paid Time Off 401k retirement plan with company match after vesting Short Term disability coverage Life Insurance Flex Spending Account Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides trauma-informed, recovery-oriented nursing care to adults receiving extended psychiatric stabilization services within a structured therapeutic environment.