Inpatient Psychiatric RN — Shift Differentials

Austin Oaks Hospital; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital in South Austin, TX, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide patient care on Adult/Adolescent/Geriatric units, supervise nursing staff, and support the Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, or House Supervisor.

You will participate on an interdisciplinary treatment team, manage crises, educate patients and families, and ensure safe discharge processes in a home-like setting focused on crisis resolution and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• One-year psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications which can be obtained during orientation.
• Must be able to complete new hire requirements such as a nationwide background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• State and Federal Office of the Inspector General check.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient admissions process, including nursing assessment.
• Documents ongoing patient assessments/progress clearly and concisely as required by hospital and regulatory agency standards.
• Medication management – administer medication and medical treatment as prescribed by a physician.
• Participates as member of interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Ensures nursing interventions.
• Provides milieu management and unit team leadership.
• Provides appropriate nursing intervention/documentation in crisis situations.
• Reports unsafe conditions.
• Provides age-specific communication, limit setting and interventions.
• Provides health education to patients and their families.
• Prepares and adheres to facility patient discharge process.
• Interacts with patients and staff in professional manner, promotes teamwork and demonstrates Service Excellence
• Attends mandatory staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (or licensed in a compact state)

Job description

Austin Oaks Hospital in South Austin, TX, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide patient care on Adult/Adolescent/Geriatric units, supervise nursing staff, and support the Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, or House Supervisor.

You will participate on an interdisciplinary treatment team, manage crises, educate patients and families, and ensure safe discharge processes in a home-like setting focused on crisis resolution and personal growth.