Behavioral Health RN — Day Shift, $3K Sign-On Bonus

Kingwood Pines Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx plan

401(K) with company match

Paid Time Off

Free Basic Life Insurance

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Kingwood Pines Hospital, a 116-bed facility located in the Kingwood community, NE of Houston, provides 24-hour emergency services and comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults. The RN will support inpatient psychiatric services with crisis intervention and milieu management.

The Registered Nurse will assess mental health needs, develop nursing diagnoses, plan care, administer medications, ensure safety, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing (Associate's Degree) required. BSN preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas required.
• Minimum of one year related psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR and Crisis Intervention training must be completed prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to licensed vocational nurses, psychiatric technicians, and counselors. Direct milieu management.
• Provide assessment of patients’ psychiatric and medical status.
• Contribute to treatment plan as a member of interdisciplinary team.
• Document nursing care, treatment, and patient’s response to treatment.
• Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health disorders and apply appropriate treatment interventions.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Milieu management

Crisis intervention

Team leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Kingwood Pines Hospital, a 116-bed facility located in the Kingwood community, NE of Houston, provides 24-hour emergency services and comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults. The RN will support inpatient psychiatric services with crisis intervention and milieu management.

The Registered Nurse will assess mental health needs, develop nursing diagnoses, plan care, administer medications, ensure safety, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.