Behavioral Health Nurse

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Laurel (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) is seeking a Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health (PRN) to provide compassionate psychiatric nursing care in a safe, therapeutic environment. You will perform assessments, administer medications, and support crisis stabilization while collaborating with psychiatrists, therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, effective communication, and readiness to participate in ongoing training and protocol

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure.
• Experience or strong competence in behavioral/psychiatric nursing care.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and crisis response skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing nursing assessments for behavioral health patients.
• Administer and manage psychiatric medications per clinical protocols.
• Support crisis intervention and stabilization efforts.
• Maintain a therapeutic, safe patient environment.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to support care planning.
• Apply advanced clinical protocols and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

RN licensure

Behavioral health experience

Clinical assessment

Crisis response

Teamwork

Job description

Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health (PRN)

Provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric nursing care in a safe, therapeutic environment. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, and support individuals through crisis stabilization. Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver coordinated treatment.

Key Duties Include

• Perform initial and ongoing nursing assessments for behavioral health patients
• Administer and manage psychiatric medications per clinical protocols
• Support crisis intervention and stabilization efforts
• Maintain a therapeutic, safe patient environment
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to support care planning
• Apply advanced clinical protocols and participate in ongoing training

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Nurse licensure
• Experience or strong competence in behavioral/psychiatric nursing care
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and crisis response skills
• Effective teamwork, communication, and patient-focused approach