Psychiatric Nurse

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. seeks a Psych RN to provide compassionate psychiatric nursing care in inpatient and behavioral health settings. The role involves conducting mental health assessments, administering medications, and coordinating with clinicians to ensure safe, trauma-informed care.

The successful candidate will educate patients and families, apply evidence-based practices, and participate in interdisciplinary teams to support recovery and well-being in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with psychiatric/mental health competency.
• Ability to apply evidence-based clinical practices.
• Strong clinical judgment and crisis management skills.
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with commitment to clinician-centered excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing evaluations
• Administer psychiatric medications and monitor patient response and safety
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed
• Develop and update individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on treatment, medications, and coping strategies
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, trauma-informed care

Skills

Registered nurse

Psychiatric nursing

Evidence-based practice

Crisis management

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Psych RN provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric nursing care in inpatient and behavioral health settings.

Key duties

• Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing evaluations


• Administer psychiatric medications and monitor patient response and safety


• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed


• Develop and update individualized care plans


• Educate patients and families on treatment, medications, and coping strategies


• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, trauma-informed care

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered nurse with strong psychiatric/mental health nursing competency


• Ability to apply evidence-based clinical practices


• Strong clinical judgment and crisis management skills


• Effective communication and patient/family education skills


• Team-oriented mindset with commitment to clinician-centered excellence and professional growth