Behavioral Health RN - Day Shift, Full-Time

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health unit. The role requires nursing licensure in Texas, BLS, CPI training within 30 days, and the ability to work in a bilingual environment. Prior hospital experience is preferred.

This is a full-time, day shift position within the NURSING & EDUCATION department. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to develop and implement patient care

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.
• Current registered nurse’s license in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS certification.
• Accepts assignment to any behavioral health unit.
• CPI training within 30 days of hire date.
• Computer skills required to be effective on assigned units.
• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians.
• Prefer hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Ensures care delivered to each patient in accordance with Nurse Practice Act and ANA Standards.
• Performs nursing care using sound judgment.
• Implements physician’s orders in a safe and accurate manner.
• Assists with admitting, discharging and transferring patients.
• Transcribes and implements new physician orders.
• Maintains detailed and accurate records of nursing actions.
• Provides health/therapeutic counseling and education to patients and families.
• Makes rounds on assigned patients and prioritizes needs.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

CPI training

Computer skills

Bilingual sensitivity

Caring & patient-focused

Education

Accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Texas RN license

BLS certification

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health unit. The role requires nursing licensure in Texas, BLS, CPI training within 30 days, and the ability to work in a bilingual environment. Prior hospital experience is preferred.

This is a full-time, day shift position within the NURSING & EDUCATION department. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to develop and implement patient care