Inpatient Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Health, Inc; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health, Inc. is seeking an Adult Mental Health Nurse to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for adults with psychiatric and addiction needs in an inpatient setting in Columbia, TN.

The role emphasizes performing mental health and risk assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care. Strong documentation and risk identification are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed nursing qualification with strong mental health and substance use knowledge.
• Ability to conduct thorough assessments and identify risk factors.
• Medication administration competency and adherence to safety standards.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to clinical detail.
• Empathetic, patient-focused approach and effective teamwork communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform mental health and risk assessments for adult patients.
• Administer medications in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Support detox services and crisis stabilization.
• Maintain accurate, detailed clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and multidisciplinary support staff.
• Deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Assessment skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Teamwork & communication

Education

Licensed RN

Job description

Adult Mental Health Nurse providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults with psychiatric and addiction needs in a secure inpatient setting.

Key Duties

• Perform mental health and risk assessments for adult patients


• Administer medications in accordance with clinical protocols


• Support detox services and crisis stabilization


• Maintain accurate, detailed clinical documentation


• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and multidisciplinary support staff


• Deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed nursing qualification with strong mental health and substance use knowledge


• Ability to conduct thorough assessments and identify risk factors


• Medication administration competency and adherence to safety standards


• Strong documentation skills and attention to clinical detail


• Empathetic, patient-focused approach and effective teamwork communication