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Lenape Valley Foundation
Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Overnight Charge Nurse | Behavioral Health

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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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

Patient assessmentStaff supervisionElectronic health recordsInterdisciplinary collaboration

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).

How many Registered Nurse jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRegistered Nurse median $90k (middle half $87k–$100k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Registered Nurse listings in Pennsylvania220 active5,942 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 46% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentPennsylvania Registered Nurse listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 2% offer loan repayment220 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings848 in the last 30 days562 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health (RN) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 143 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Lenape Valley Foundation

Mental Health Care
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

DailyPay
Shift differential for overnights and weekends
Generous PTO: 15 PTO days, 10 sick days, 4 personal days, 7 holidays, 5 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

Living in Doylestown

Typical market rent
$2,721/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.