Lead Psychiatric RN – Inpatient Care, Sponsorships

Oceans Healthcare; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco seeks a Registered Nurse to lead milieu management and direct nursing care for adults and seniors with anxiety, depression, and other mental health needs.

The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care while ensuring safe medication administration, accurate documentation, and compliance with Joint Commission and state regulations in a fast-paced, 12-hour shift environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the state of employment; compact licenses accepted.
• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• One year inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; culturally sensitive.

Responsibilities

• Lead milieu management and direct patient care activities of nursing staff.
• Assess patients using the nursing process to form and carry out an individualized plan of care.
• Administer medications as prescribed and educate patients about medications.
• Document patient symptoms, responses, and progress accurately and thoroughly.
• Ensure compliance with policies, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Registered Nurse

CPR certification

Communication skills

Stress management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco seeks a Registered Nurse to lead milieu management and direct nursing care for adults and seniors with anxiety, depression, and other mental health needs.

The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care while ensuring safe medication administration, accurate documentation, and compliance with Joint Commission and state regulations in a fast-paced, 12-hour shift environment.