Evening Behavioral Health Nurse (PRN)

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a Clinical Nurse for a PRN evening shift (3p-11p) in Cedar Park/Austin, TX.

The role delivers direct nursing care in a behavioral health and substance use treatment setting, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team and following physician orders and regulatory standards. The nurse assesses, administers medications, monitors detoxification, and maintains documentation including MARs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively through email.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Mathematical skills including rate, ratio, and percent calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms (Salesforce).

Responsibilities

• Conducts nursing assessments, including admission screenings and monitoring of detoxification and withdrawal symptoms.
• Identifies and reports changes in client conditions.
• Documents care accurately and within required timeframes.
• Administers medication in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
• Maintains accurate MARs.
• Monitors for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Completes clinical documentation that is accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Participates in audits and follows documentation requirements.
• Follows infection control protocols and maintains a safe clinical environment.
• Communicate with physicians, nursing leadership and interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care.
• Participates in treatment team collaboration as needed.
• Maintains professional boundaries while supporting client engagement and education.
• Responds to medical and behavioral health emergencies using established procedures.
• Coordinates emergency services when appropriate.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Mathematical reasoning

CRM proficiency (Salesforce)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a Clinical Nurse for a PRN evening shift (3p-11p) in Cedar Park/Austin, TX.

The role delivers direct nursing care in a behavioral health and substance use treatment setting, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team and following physician orders and regulatory standards. The nurse assesses, administers medications, monitors detoxification, and maintains documentation including MARs.