Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse – Acute Care & Assessment

Hickory-Recovery-Network; Albion (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Job summary

Hickory Recovery is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for an inpatient psychiatric unit in Albion, IN. You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, care planning, medication administration, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team to support patients with acute mental health conditions.

Requirements include an unrestricted RN license, BSN preferred, current BLS/CPR, and prior psychiatric/behavioral health experience. Travel as needed and strict HIPAA compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Valid unrestricted RN license in the applicable state.
• BSN preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire.
• Previous experience in psychiatric/behavioral health setting preferred.
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to assess and respond effectively to psychiatric and medical emergencies.
• Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude.
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric and medical nursing assessments upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Monitor patients’ behavior, mental status, and physical condition.
• Promptly intervene and elevate care as clinically indicated.
• Provide therapeutic communication, patient education, and emotional support to patients and families.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, including psychotropic and emergency medications.
• Monitor patients for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
• Support the implementation and evaluation of individualized treatment plans.
• Lead and participate in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and behavioral management using approved techniques.
• Ensure compliance with patient safety protocols, including suicide precautions and restraint and seclusion standards.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and address safety concerns promptly.
• Report safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor and/or Executive Director.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to MHTs and LPNs in accordance with scope of practice and organizational policies.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, shift reports, and clinical handoffs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate patient care and address changing clinical needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally sound clinical documentation.
• Support discharge planning, continuity of care, and patient transition planning.
• Ensure appropriate communication and clinical handoff throughout the patient’s hospitalization and transition of care.
• Adhere to hospital policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a patient advocate while ensuring respect for patients’ rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
• Perform appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift.

Skills

RN license

BLS/CPR certification

Psychiatric/behavioral health exp

Interpersonal/communication skills

HIPAA/confidentiality

Crisis intervention/de-escalation

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Professional appearance/ethics

Education

Graduated from accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Hickory Recovery is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for an inpatient psychiatric unit in Albion, IN. You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, care planning, medication administration, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team to support patients with acute mental health conditions.

Requirements include an unrestricted RN license, BSN preferred, current BLS/CPR, and prior psychiatric/behavioral health experience. Travel as needed and strict HIPAA compliance are required.