Psychiatric Nurse

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a licensed RN to provide professional nursing care in a mental health/psychiatric setting, spanning pediatric to geriatric patients. You will interview, assess, triage, and document, while developing individualized care plans and administering medications.

You will educate patients and families on regimens, coordinate with the care team, and uphold a safe, therapeutic environment, following policies and contributing to quality improvements.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in NM or reciprocal jurisdiction.
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days.
• Aggressive Behavior Certification within 30 days.
• Mental health nursing experience preferred; bilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, examining, and evaluating patients with emotional, cognitive, and behavioral disorders.
• Observing patient behavior, triage and crisis interventions, documenting symptoms and treatment responses.
• Developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering medications, coordinating therapies.
• Educating patients and families on treatment regimens, side effect management, and compliance.
• Facilitating communication among healthcare providers, patients, and families, ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Following departmental policies, participating in professional development, and assisting with administrative tasks.
• Supporting emergency measures and maintaining patient safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Teamwork

Safety adherence

Education

RN licensure NM or reciprocal jurisdiction

Job description

Role:

Provide professional nursing care in a mental health/psychiatric setting, assessing and managing patients across pediatric to geriatric age groups.

Responsibilities Include

• Interviewing, examining, and evaluating patients with various emotional, cognitive, and behavioral disorders.
• Observing patient behavior, performing triage and crisis interventions, and documenting symptoms and treatment responses.
• Developing and implementing individualized care and treatment plans, administering medications, and coordinating therapies.
• Educating patients and families on treatment regimens, side effect management, and ensuring compliance.
• Facilitating communication among healthcare providers, patients, and families, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Following departmental policies, participating in professional development, and assisting with administrative and quality improvement tasks.
• Supporting emergency measures, assisting with tests/procedures, and maintaining patient safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure in NM or reciprocal jurisdiction.
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days.
• Possess or obtain Aggressive Behavior Certification within 30 days.
• Experience in mental health nursing preferred; bilingual skills a plus.
• Physical ability to perform heavy work, including moving patients or objects, and adherence to safety protocols regarding hazardous materials and communicable diseases.

Key Skills

Strong assessment and crisis intervention skills, effective communication, teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and commitment to professional growth.