Adult Behavioral Health Nurse

About the Role

The registered nurse (RN) provides direct clinical patient care, including assessing, planning, and implementing care for assigned patients on a shift basis. The RN supervises staff, supports high-quality, safe, and cost-effective nursing practices, and ensures staff competency and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient care based on nursing processes and established safety standards.
• Support quality improvement, infection control, and risk management efforts.
• Plan and execute patient care within medical protocols and discharge with optimal outcomes.
• Perform all Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) duties during emergencies, understanding hospital emergency codes.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• Current licensure, certification, or registration as required by law.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and knowledge of safety standards.