Charge Nurse- Behavioral Health

Horizon Health; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital in Ada, OK is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Charge Nurse to join the team. The role requires an RN with a nursing degree and active licensure to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for psychiatric patients on a full-time day shift, including 3 weekends per month.

You will monitor progress, educate families, promote safety, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while overseeing nursing staff and coordinating care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Nursing degree (AD/ Diploma/ BSN) from an approved program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS/NRP/ENPC/TNCC may be required.
• Unit-specific certifications may be required within timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized psychiatric nursing care.
• Monitor and document patient progress, behaviors, and responses to interventions.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and recovery goals.
• Promote safety with de-escalation, crisis intervention, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, therapists, and other staff to coordinate care.
• Oversee nursing staff and ensure quality of care.

Skills

Active RN license

Crisis intervention

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (AD/ Diploma/ BSN)

Tools

ACLS

NRP

ENPC

TNCC

CPHON

OCN

BLS

PALS

PEARS

S.T.A.B.L.E. modules

C-EFM

Job description

Responsibilities

Charge Nurse- 3 weekends per month- full time day shift

Mercy hospital is seeking an expereinced behavioral health charge nurse to join the team in Ada, OK. The Charge Registered Nurse utilizing theoretical concepts as a basis for decisions in practice will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practice.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for psychiatric patients.
• Monitor and document patient progress, behaviors, and responses to interventions.
• Provide patient and family education to support understanding of treatment plans and recovery goals.
• Promote safety by implementing de-escalation strategies, crisis intervention, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Oversee nursing staff

This is a Mercy Hospital position- partnered with Horizon Health

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Active RN license
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
• One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPHON (CertifiedPediatric/Hematology/OncologyNurses)
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
• C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
• Other unit specific certifications as required

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.