Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Lehight Valley Hospital-Schuylkill S. Jackson Street

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Local travelers accepted at rate differential.
• Must have PA or Compact nursing license in hand.
• Return to Office (RTO) required at time of submission.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience required.
• Work in Adult Behavioral Health Unit providing:

  • Individualized Treatment
  • Group Therapy
  • Medication Management
  • Individual Therapy
  • Targeted Discharge Planning
• Patient ratio approximately 1:8.
• CPI certification preferred.
• No floating required.
• Every third weekend required.
• Charting required using EPIC system.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• PA or Compact RN license.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA required for applicable units.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA required for all clinical staff.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required if working with pediatric populations.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for L&D and NICU roles.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required for ER and Pediatric ER.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Required for L&D, must be AWHONN certified.
• National Certification/Verification as applicable by profession and state.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual).
• Pass/Fail Testing (Basic Dysrhythmia exam) – Required annually for clinical candidates except Behavioral Health, OR, RRTs, CNAs, remote Telephone Triage, Transitional Skilled Unit, and Outpatient Infusion RNs. Must score 88% or higher.

Background Checks & Verifications

• Comprehensive background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire.
• HHS/OIG check upon hire.
• PA Department of Human Services Fingerprinting results required within 90 days of start (full results, no receipts).
• Education verification for highest level of education.
• PA State-specific searches including Child Abuse Search, PATCH Search, and Medicheck Search within required timeframes.

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – Passing score 80%, 2 attempts allowed within 6 months.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – Passing score 88%, 3 attempts allowed within 6 months, annual update required.
• Other competency exams as applicable.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start.
• Fit mask test completed onsite (not required for 100% remote non-clinical).
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per guidelines.
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series; declinations not accepted)
  • Varicella
• Negative drug screen (10 panel or 9 panel without THC) within 60 days of start.
• Hepatitis C titer (non-reactive) required only for OR and Dental.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for RNs and Allied Health (with some declination exceptions for non-clinical remote workers).
• COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination with facility-specific form.
• Respirator safety clearance required annually for candidates starting 04/07/2025 and beyond.

Facility Specific & Administrative Requirements

• Photo for badge (new candidates starting 3/31/2025 and after).
• Affidavit for provisional employment prior to start.
• COVID and flu declination forms if applicable.
• Fit test questionnaire required for all candidates prior to start.
• Badge request form (time sensitive for new candidates starting before 3/30/2025).
• Chain of custody form required if drug screen is dilute and observed drug screen is approved.

Employment History & References

• Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start.
• Complete employment application including 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps over 90 days.
• Work history verification required for non-clinical and remote candidates.

This position requires a thorough credentialing and compliance process including multiple background checks, certifications, competency exams, and health documentation to ensure readiness for assignment in a behavioral health setting.