PRN Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Memorial Physician Practices; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in Behavioral Health to provide high-quality nursing care and lead patient-focused care delivery. You will assess patients, plan care within policy timeframes, supervise shifts, and ensure compliant nursing practice in a psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, monitoring condition changes, coordinating with physicians, and delivering empathetic, respectful care aligned with treatment plans and

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtainable within 30 days of hire.
• Licenses: Current RN license as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies.
• Oversee and supervise the shift.
• Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Communication

Patient care

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

Essential Functions

• Will assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies
• Will oversee and supervise the shift
• Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc
• Will also oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team
• Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician
• RN will follow hospital policy for medication administration
• RN will consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients
• Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies
• Assists/performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients

Additional Information

• Reports to: Nurse manager or Chief Nursing Officer FLSA- none exempt
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required.

License: Current RN license as required by state regulations.

Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.