Behavioral Health Nurse

About the Role

Provide professional nursing care in a mental health/psychiatric setting, developing and implementing individualized care plans for diverse age groups including pediatric to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients' mental, emotional, and behavioral health
• Conduct interviews, examinations, and triage; perform crisis interventions
• Administer medications, treatments, and coordinate procedures
• Document patient data, observe symptoms, and report changes
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and manage side effects
• Facilitate communication among healthcare providers, patients, and families
• Follow departmental policies, promote patient safety, and participate in quality improvement
• Support emergency measures and ensure adherence to safety standards
• Participate in professional development and potentially serve as a preceptor

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure in NM or reciprocal
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days
• Experience in psychiatric/nursing care preferred
• Bilingual skills a plus
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in hazardous environments

Benefits

• Compensation includes shift differentials
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available