Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

Youth Care is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) to join our nationally recognized program for youth struggling with mental health issues. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive environment with top industry professionals.

Schedule

12‑hour shifts:

• 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (weekends included)
• 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (weekends included)

Two shifts per month are required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Deliver nursing care within the standards and scope of practice defined by state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible, accurately transcribed, and documented.
• Continuously assess patient status, gather pertinent information, and document findings.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, or medication response issues.
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission, tailored to assessed needs.
• Utilize universal precautions when providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered notes and document controlled substance administration.
• Efficiently process admissions and discharges as directed.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport with patients while upholding professional boundaries and rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate unit activities as assigned.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co‑workers, and other members of the inpatient treatment team.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of employment or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• At least one year of nursing experience; prior psychiatric, mental health, behavioral, or substance‑use nursing experience is a plus.
• CPR certification.
• De‑escalation and restraint certification (training provided upon hire).
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.