Behavioral Health RN Opportunities

About the role

Registered Nurse providing direct patient care in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Completing admission and shift assessments, documenting patient behaviors and responses.
• Using critical thinking to analyze assessment data and notify physicians of changes.
• Participating in multidisciplinary treatment plan development, review, and evaluation.
• Ensuring accurate documentation of nursing care and adherence to policies.
• Implementing physicians' orders and monitoring patient and environmental safety.
• Supervising care delivered by LPNs and technicians, serving as a clinical resource.
• Educating patients and families based on assessed needs, documenting education provided.
• Applying evidence-based practices and scientific knowledge to deliver age- and clinical-specific care.
• Maintaining professional standards and ethical guidelines, demonstrating alertness and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or equivalent licensing.
• Current RN license in the state of practice or valid compact state license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• No prior experience required.

Skills & physical requirements

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and assessment skills.
• Ability to perform constant standing, walking, lifting, reaching, and data entry.
• Physical ability to lift and move patients, operate equipment, and respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to distinguish colors, odors, and sounds critical to patient care.