Behavioral Health RN - PHP/IOP Care Specialist

aah; South Dakota; On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Aurora Psychiatric Hospital in South Dakota is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to support Adult Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) across multiple service lines.

You will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, and implement patient care, working within a team to ensure safety and high-quality outcomes. Experience in psychiatric/behavioral health settings is preferred, with flexible coverage for PHP and IOP programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active registered nurse (RN) license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.
• BLS certification.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Aurora Psychiatric Hospital in South Dakota is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to support Adult Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) across multiple service lines.

You will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, and implement patient care, working within a team to ensure safety and high-quality outcomes. Experience in psychiatric/behavioral health settings is preferred, with flexible coverage for PHP and IOP programs.