Mental Health RN — Compassionate, Crisis-Ready Care

Rosaires Care; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care seeks a dedicated registered nurse to provide evidence-based behavioral health care across inpatient, residential, and community settings. You will perform psychiatric assessments, develop care plans with clinicians and families, and administer medications with close monitoring of responses.

In this role, you will respond to crises, support safety and de-escalation, and maintain compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure and clinical licensure requirements.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Medication administration expertise and monitoring.
• Effective collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, families and other team members.
• Commitment to safety-focused, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, and families.
• Administer psychiatric medications and monitor symptoms and patient response.
• Respond to psychiatric crises, support de-escalation, and assist with milieu/safety management.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Educate and advocate for patients and caregivers, adapting communication for diverse needs and settings.

Skills

Registered Nurse licensure

Crisis intervention

De-escalation skills

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Job description

Rosaires Care seeks a dedicated registered nurse to provide evidence-based behavioral health care across inpatient, residential, and community settings. You will perform psychiatric assessments, develop care plans with clinicians and families, and administer medications with close monitoring of responses.

In this role, you will respond to crises, support safety and de-escalation, and maintain compliant documentation.