Adolescent Psychiatric RN – PRN (Compassionate Care)

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bradley Center at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA invites a registered nurse to join its behavioral health team. You will provide direct and indirect psychiatric nursing care, assess patients, plan, implement, and evaluate care within a therapeutic milieu.

The role emphasizes medication administration, care coordination with the interdisciplinary team, crisis intervention, and patient safety, with a focus on trauma-informed care and family education.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• RN license in GA or compact state.
• BLS certification within policy.
• HWC or CPI certification within policy; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychiatric assessments and formulates individualized care plans.
• Monitors patient condition, evaluates responses to care, and updates treatment plans.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, including psychotropics.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and therapeutic routines.
• Participates in therapeutic interventions including group, family, or individual sessions.
• Provides patient and family education related to treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies.
• Coordinates patient care with interdisciplinary team and supports discharge planning.
• Engages in crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation as needed.
• Documents all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Maintains confidentiality and fosters a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Participates in staff training and orientation; acts as a role model for trauma-informed care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

De-escalation techniques

Therapeutic communication

EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

The Bradley Center at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA invites a registered nurse to join its behavioral health team. You will provide direct and indirect psychiatric nursing care, assess patients, plan, implement, and evaluate care within a therapeutic milieu.

The role emphasizes medication administration, care coordination with the interdisciplinary team, crisis intervention, and patient safety, with a focus on trauma-informed care and family education.