Night Shift Behavioral Health RN — Patient Care Leader

Oakwood Springs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Well-being programs

Professional development

Shift differential

Job summary

Oakwood Springs Behavioral Health Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Behavioral Health unit on the night shift (7p-7a). This role focuses on clinical excellence, patient-centric care, and leadership within the shift team.

The hospital emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based practices and utilization of advanced care tools to support patient wellbeing. Requires ADN, RN license in Oklahoma, CPR and de-escalation certification within 30 days, and 1 year of

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• 1-year experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.
• CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings.
• Oversee and supervise the shift and staff to ensure policy adherence.
• Demonstrate leadership through delegating tasks and close observation.
• Monitor patient for changes and notify the physician as needed.
• Administer medications following hospital policy and maintain compassionate care.
• Convey empathy, dignity and respect in all interactions.
• Deliver quality nursing care to meet treatment plan goals.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Leadership

De-escalation

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

Oakwood Springs Behavioral Health Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Behavioral Health unit on the night shift (7p-7a). This role focuses on clinical excellence, patient-centric care, and leadership within the shift team.

The hospital emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based practices and utilization of advanced care tools to support patient wellbeing. Requires ADN, RN license in Oklahoma, CPR and de-escalation certification within 30 days, and 1 year of