Behavioral Health RN — Day Shift, Full-Time

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health unit on the Day shift. This full-time position requires crisis intervention skills and the ability to manage a wide range of disorders with compassionate, patient-centered care.

The role includes administering treatments, coordinating with physicians, providing patient education, and maintaining accurate documentation while supporting a bilingual, culturally sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse 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.
• 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 is delivered in accordance with Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards.
• Performs nursing care using sound judgment.
• Implements physician orders safely and accurately.
• Assists with admitting, discharging and transferring patients.
• Transcribes and implements new physician orders.
• Maintains detailed and accurate nursing records.
• Provides education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Makes rounds and prioritizes patient needs.

Skills

CPI training

BLS certification

Computer skills

Communication skills

English literacy

Education

BSN preferred

Texas RN license

Current BLS certification

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health unit on the Day shift. This full-time position requires crisis intervention skills and the ability to manage a wide range of disorders with compassionate, patient-centered care.

The role includes administering treatments, coordinating with physicians, providing patient education, and maintaining accurate documentation while supporting a bilingual, culturally sensitive environment.