Behavioral Health RN — Night Shift (7p–7a)

UHS Physician Careers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital in Austin, TX is seeking a Behavioral Health RN for night shift coverage (7p-7a). The role includes assessments, care planning, medication administration, crisis intervention, and supervising staff on Adult/Adolescent/Women's units.

This position emphasizes teamwork and service excellence in a psychiatric setting. Key duties include admissions, documentation, education, discharge planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; Texas RN license required.
• One-year psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications may be obtained during orientation.
• Must be able to complete new hire requirements such as a nationwide background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient admissions process, including nursing assessment.
• Documents ongoing patient assessments/progress clearly and concisely as required by hospital and regulatory agency standards.
• Medication management – administer medication and medical treatment as prescribed by a physician.
• Participates as member of interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Ensures nursing interventions.
• Provides milieu management and unit team leadership.
• Provides appropriate nursing intervention/documentation in crisis situations.
• Reports unsafe conditions.
• Provides age-specific communication, limit setting and interventions.
• Provides health education to patients and their families.
• Prepares and adheres to facility patient discharge process.
• Interacts with patients and staff in professional manner, promotes teamwork and demonstrates Service Excellence
• Attends mandatory staff meetings.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

RN skills

Patient safety

Education

RN License in Texas

Job description

Austin Oaks Hospital in Austin, TX is seeking a Behavioral Health RN for night shift coverage (7p-7a). The role includes assessments, care planning, medication administration, crisis intervention, and supervising staff on Adult/Adolescent/Women's units.

This position emphasizes teamwork and service excellence in a psychiatric setting. Key duties include admissions, documentation, education, discharge planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.