(2095) Registered Nurse, RP

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 77,710 - 94,586; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard company benefits

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our 10-bed behavioral health care unit in Round Rock, Texas. This position involves nursing triage, medication administration, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a valid Texas nursing license and have relevant nursing experience in behavioral health.

We offer competitive hourly salaries, with additional differential pay for experience and bilingual skills. Standard benefits are available in accordance with our company policy. This is an open position until filled.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recent behavioral health and/or substance use nursing experience.
• Experience in inpatient, outpatient, or residential treatment settings.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing triage and assessment upon admission.
• Administer and monitor medications.
• Complete nursing care plans and communicate findings.

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse in Texas

Graduated from an accredited nursing school

Tools

Windows/Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job Description

This Registered Nurse (RN) will perform professional nursing duties in a 10-bed, 48‑hour behavioral health care unit. Responsibilities include nursing triage and assessment upon admission, medication administration and monitoring, education regarding diagnosis, and providing RN delegation and training to support staff. The RN will assess and complete nursing care plans, communicate findings with the treatment team, and document services in accordance with accepted legal and ethical nursing standards. The RN must be able to communicate effectively with diverse cultures and socio‑economic populations. The position requires a 12‑hour day shift with rotating weekends, with the ability to create a personalized block schedule.

The RN is directed and supervised by the Director of Nursing for clinical matters (medications, pharmacy, injections, genetic testing, phlebotomy, laboratory matters, and clinical assessments) and by the Center Director for administrative matters (time off, scheduling, office flow). Personnel concerns are addressed in coordination with both directors.

Location

Round Rock, TX

Schedule

12‑hour day shift with rotating weekends; block schedule possible.

Compensation

Hourly Salary Range: $56.41 – $68.66 per hour

Differential Detail

• Psych Certification – $1.00 per hour
• Bilingual – $0.75 per hour
• Previous crisis experience – up to $3.50 per hour
• Previous community center experience – up to $2.00 per hour
• Tenure with BTCS – up to $5.00 per hour

Shift Differentials

• Evening – $2.00 per hour
• Overnight – $4.00 per hour
• Weekends – $4.00 per hour
• Overnight Weekends – $6.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas with at least 2 years of recent behavioral health and/or substance use nursing experience.
• Experience in inpatient, outpatient, or residential treatment settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Windows/Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with approved driver’s status throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• ANCC Psychiatric/Mental Health Certification or CARN certification.
• Experience working with individuals with behavioral health, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, emergency or primary care.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Benefits

Standard benefits are provided in accordance with company policy.

Hiring Information

Closing Date: Open until filled.