Behavioral Health RN - Day Unit

Peak Behavioral Health; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Behavioral Health in Santa Teresa, NM seeks a Registered Nurse for the Day Unit 400 to provide direct nursing care, assess behavioral and physical health needs, and coordinate treatment with the care team. The role involves educating patients and families, ensuring safety, and documenting care plans on an on-site shift.

Requirements include NM RN licensure, CPR, and experience in behavioral health; psychiatric nursing certification is a plus. The position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• RN licensed to practice in NM or compact state.
• CPR certification required.
• Psychiatric nursing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop/adjust nursing care plans.
• Administer medications per orders and document.
• Coordinate care with LPNs, CNAs, and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide patient/family education and ensure safety.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication administration

Documentation

Crisis de-escalation

Education

RN license (state)

CPR certification

Psychiatric nursing cert (preferred)

Tools

none

Job description

Peak Behavioral Health in Santa Teresa, NM seeks a Registered Nurse for the Day Unit 400 to provide direct nursing care, assess behavioral and physical health needs, and coordinate treatment with the care team. The role involves educating patients and families, ensuring safety, and documenting care plans on an on-site shift.

Requirements include NM RN licensure, CPR, and experience in behavioral health; psychiatric nursing certification is a plus. The position offers competitive pay and benefits.