Behavioral Health RN | Shift Leader

Mesa Springs; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and leave

401(k) retirement

Education tuition assistance

Job summary

Mesa Springs in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high‑quality psychiatric and behavioral health care. You will assess patients, plan and document care, supervise shifts, and guide the team in delivering compassionate, policy‑driven nursing.

The role requires an Associate's degree in nursing, an active RN license, and CPR plus de-escalation training within 30 days of hire. Previous psychiatric/geriatric care experience is preferred, with a focus on empathy and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• Current RN license as required by state regulations.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings.
• Oversee and supervise the shift.
• Demonstrates leadership by delegating tasks and ensuring policy compliance.
• Monitor patient for changes and communicate with physicians as needed.
• Provide empathetic, respectful patient interactions and quality nursing care.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Stress management

Empathy & respect

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Mesa Springs in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high‑quality psychiatric and behavioral health care. You will assess patients, plan and document care, supervise shifts, and guide the team in delivering compassionate, policy‑driven nursing.

The role requires an Associate's degree in nursing, an active RN license, and CPR plus de-escalation training within 30 days of hire. Previous psychiatric/geriatric care experience is preferred, with a focus on empathy and safety.