Overnight Charge Nurse | Behavioral Health
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Job Description
Join Our Team
Are you a Registered Nurse who enjoys balancing hands-on patient care with leadership responsibilities? Bright Path Center is seeking an experienced Overnight Charge Registered Nurse to provide direct client care while serving as the nursing leader during overnight operations.
This working leadership role is responsible for supporting nursing staff and Psychiatric Technicians, coordinating clinical activities, responding to crises, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care in a behavioral health setting.
This position is a full-time overnight schedule with rotating weekend coverage and is eligible for overnight shift differential pay.
What We Offer
- DailyPay- gives you the flexibility to access your earnings immediately- on your own schedule!
- Significant shift differential for overnights and weekends!
- Generous PTO Policy
- 15 PTO Days, 10 Paid Sick Days, 4 Paid Personal Days, 7 Paid Holidays, 5 Paid Conference Days
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education Assistance Program
- Access to student loan management and repayment support
What You Bring
- Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Nursing leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience preferred
- Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, crisis services, detoxification, emergency services, or related settings preferred
- Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and crisis intervention skills
- Current BLS certification or ability to obtain upon hire
- Experience using electronic health record systems
- Commitment to providing compassionate, client-centered care
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the role (with or without accommodation)
Your Role
- Provide direct nursing care to individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use disorder services
- Serve as the on-site nursing leader during overnight hours
- Supervise and support Psychiatric Technicians and nursing staff during assigned shifts
- Delegate assignments and monitor unit operations to ensure safe, effective client care
- Complete nursing assessments, medication administration, and ongoing clinical monitoring
- Respond to urgent medical and behavioral health situations
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, counselors, and other interdisciplinary team members
- Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and continuity of care planning
- Coach, mentor, and support staff while promoting a positive team environment
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with agency, regulatory, and accreditation standards
- Support a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment for clients and staff
About Lenape Valley Foundation
Since 1958, Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) has been a trusted non-profit provider of essential human services in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Our mission is to partner with individuals facing mental health, substance use, or developmental challenges as they pursue personal goals and improved quality of life. With over 30 programs and a commitment to evidence-based care, LVF continues to evolve to meet community needs.
Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion
LVF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that respects and celebrates diversity. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure a discrimination and harassment free environment where everyone is treated with dignity.
Overnights 7p-7:30a
Rotating Weekends
Key Responsibilities
The Overnight Charge Nurse provides direct patient care and serves as the nursing leader during overnight operations at a behavioral health facility. Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating clinical activities, managing crises, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license and possess strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills. Previous experience in nursing leadership and behavioral health or psychiatric settings is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 46% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Registered Nurse median $90k (middle half $87k–$100k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in Pennsylvania | 220 active | 5,942 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 46% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Pennsylvania Registered Nurse listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 2% offer loan repayment220 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 848 in the last 30 days | 562 the 30 days before (+51%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Registered Nurse pay trend | +4.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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