Behavioral Health RN — Acute Psychiatric Care Leader

The Pavilion at Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Loan forgiveness program

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Benefits website

Job summary

The Pavilion at Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Behavioral Health RN to provide safe, competent nursing care and lead the healthcare team in a patient-centered care model.

This role emphasizes adherence to facility policies, professional conduct, and safety, with a focus on service excellence and collaboration across departments. A rewarding environment with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Current state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment.
• De-escalation training within 90 days of hire; does not require maintaining.
• Ongoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates an age-appropriate plan of care utilizing the nursing process, clinical skills, and patient education.
• Maintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as needed.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Assess risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved standards, as outlined by the organization and accrediting agencies.
• Complies with safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self, co-workers, patients, and visitors. The concepts of the patient centered care delivery model will provide the foundation for all nursing care.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

RN license in Texas

Graduate of accredited RN program

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

The Pavilion at Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Behavioral Health RN to provide safe, competent nursing care and lead the healthcare team in a patient-centered care model.

This role emphasizes adherence to facility policies, professional conduct, and safety, with a focus on service excellence and collaboration across departments. A rewarding environment with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits is offered.