Inpatient Psychiatric RN — Day Shift, Sponsorships

Oceans Healthcare; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse at Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco to lead milieu management and direct patient care for adults and seniors with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. The role emphasizes safe medication delivery, accurate charting, and adherence to policies.

Candidates must hold an active RN license in the state and an Associate Degree in Nursing, with inpatient experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate individualized care.
• Administers medications safely and provides patient education.
• Maintains accurate documentation per policy and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Assumes leadership for milieu management and directs nursing staff activities.
• Develops individualized care plans and responds to patient condition changes.
• Maintains reporting and documentation of care and progress in medical records.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with team to provide continuous, high-quality psychiatric care.
• Provides de-escalation and safety measures for patients as needed.

Skills

Nursing process

Assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication

Patient advocacy

De-escalation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Oceans Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse at Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco to lead milieu management and direct patient care for adults and seniors with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. The role emphasizes safe medication delivery, accurate charting, and adherence to policies.

Candidates must hold an active RN license in the state and an Associate Degree in Nursing, with inpatient experience preferred.