Night-Shift Behavioral Health RN: Impactful Patient Care

Horizon Health; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Horizon Health, in partnership with Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time night shift in a behavioral health setting. You will provide patient care using the nursing process under supervision of licensed prescribers or an RN, maintain privacy and rights, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an active RN license, a nursing degree, and BLS certification (or completion within 30 days).

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Active RN license.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or within 30 days of hire.
• Unit-specific certifications as required by position.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for psychiatric patients.
• Monitor and document patient progress, behaviors, and responses to interventions.
• Provide patient and family education to support understanding of treatment plans and recovery goals.
• Promote safety by implementing de-escalation strategies, crisis intervention, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Oversee nursing staff.

Education

Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN

Job description

Horizon Health, in partnership with Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time night shift in a behavioral health setting. You will provide patient care using the nursing process under supervision of licensed prescribers or an RN, maintain privacy and rights, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an active RN license, a nursing degree, and BLS certification (or completion within 30 days).