Acute Behavioral Health RN — Crisis Care & Therapy

Vetted Solutions; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Adult Behavioral Health) to provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care for adults in an acute hospital setting. You will perform mental status assessments, conduct suicide risk screenings, and contribute to individualized care plans with the care team.

You will administer psychiatric medications, support group sessions, and participate in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment focused on patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with competence in behavioral health care.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and clinical judgment skills.
• Ability to perform suicide risk screening and manage urgent mental health situations.
• Medication administration experience and commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced acute setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer psychiatric medications according to clinical standards
• Develop and support patient care plans in collaboration with the care team
• Provide crisis intervention and appropriate escalation when risk is identified
• Facilitate and support therapeutic group sessions
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-first interdisciplinary environment

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

Mental status assessment

Suicide risk screening

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Adult Behavioral Health) to provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care for adults in an acute hospital setting. You will perform mental status assessments, conduct suicide risk screenings, and contribute to individualized care plans with the care team.

You will administer psychiatric medications, support group sessions, and participate in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment focused on patient safety and quality care.