Acute Psychiatric RN: Patient Care Leader

Palms-Behavioral-Health-3; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, Texas is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for an acute psychiatric unit. You will supervise LPNs and CNAs, develop care plans, conduct assessments, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes safety, medication administration with double identifiers, documentation, and patient/family education. CPR and de-escalation certification preferred; state RN license required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years’ nursing experience preferred.
• Behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and administration procedures.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient status and update care plans.
• Administer medications with proper identifiers and safety checks.
• Coordinate care with treatment team and document nursing notes.
• Complete admission and discharge processes accurately.
• Educate patients and families about medications and rights.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Psychiatric care

CPR certification

De-escalation

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, Texas is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for an acute psychiatric unit. You will supervise LPNs and CNAs, develop care plans, conduct assessments, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes safety, medication administration with double identifiers, documentation, and patient/family education. CPR and de-escalation certification preferred; state RN license required.