Behavioral Health RN - PRN Care Coordinator

summitbhc; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse-PRN to join our inpatient team. The RN provides direct nursing care, develops patient care plans, and coordinates with LPNs, CNAs, and clinicians to support patients on the unit.

You will administer medications, monitor patient status, and participate in admissions and discharges while maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring safety. A current RN license and CPR/ de-escalation certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years' nursing experience in clinical/behavioral health settings preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environments preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards in an acute psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates patients and families.
• Assesses patient status on an ongoing basis and communicates findings to providers promptly.
• Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial plan is completed upon admission.
• Obtains provider orders and transcribes them accurately and per policy.
• Administers medications with two patient identifiers and documents appropriately.
• Notifies providers of significant changes in status or lab results and coordinates changes in care.
• Documents effects of PRN medications and monitors patient safety.
• Maintains control and security of medications, including narcotics.
• Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently as directed.
• Confers with the treatment team and participates in unit activities and handoffs.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Medication administration

CPR certification

De-escalation techniques

Education

RN license valid in Texas

CPR certification

Psychiatric Nursing certification (preferred)

Job description

Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse-PRN to join our inpatient team. The RN provides direct nursing care, develops patient care plans, and coordinates with LPNs, CNAs, and clinicians to support patients on the unit.

You will administer medications, monitor patient status, and participate in admissions and discharges while maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring safety. A current RN license and CPR/ de-escalation certification are required.