Night Shift Psychiatric RN – Behavioral Health

Bolivar Medical Center; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric to provide direct and indirect patient care in a behavioral health setting, including assessments, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, plus medication administration within a therapeutic milieu.

This full-time night position requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, crisis intervention when needed, accurate documentation, patient safety, and commitment to trauma-informed care and recovery

Qualifications

• RN with ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in state of practice or compact state.
• BLS and HWC/CPI certifications required within facility policy.
• ACLS preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and develop care plans.
• Monitor patient condition and update treatment plans.
• Administer medications including psychotropics.
• Support activities of daily living and therapeutic routines.
• Participate in group, family, or individual therapy sessions.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and coping strategies.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and assist with discharge planning.
• Engage in crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes timely.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide a safe environment.
• Support trauma-informed care through staff training and role modeling.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Decision-making

Behavioral health nursing principles

De-escalation techniques

Therapeutic communication

EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Adaptability

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

RN license (state)

BLS certification

Handle With Care (HWC) or CPI certification

ACLS (preferred)

Job description

Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric to provide direct and indirect patient care in a behavioral health setting, including assessments, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, plus medication administration within a therapeutic milieu.

This full-time night position requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, crisis intervention when needed, accurate documentation, patient safety, and commitment to trauma-informed care and recovery