Entry-Level Psychiatric & Addiction Nurse

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc.; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc. seeks a New Grad RN to join a behavioral health hospital in Tennessee, providing psychiatric and addiction care for adults and adolescents. You will deliver nursing care and administer medications while supporting crisis stabilization.

Work with an interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based treatments, maintain accurate documentation, educate patients and families, and uphold a safe, therapeutic environment. Ongoing training opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Recent nursing graduate with RN license required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and safety.
• Willingness to learn and grow in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care and administer medications.
• Support crisis stabilization and medical detoxification.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation.
• Implement evidence-based treatment plans within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Educate patients and families about care and treatment.
• Participate in structured training and ongoing learning opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

RN license

Recent nursing graduate

Job description

Role: New Grad RN in a behavioral health hospital, providing psychiatric and addiction care for adults and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care and administer medications
• Support crisis stabilization and medical detoxification
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation
• Implement evidence-based treatment plans within an interdisciplinary team
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
• Educate patients and families about care and treatment
• Participate in structured training and ongoing learning opportunities

Qualifications & Skills

• Recent nursing graduate with a valid RN license
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and safety
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally in a behavioral health setting