Psychiatric Nurse- PRN

The Menninger Clinic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The Menninger Clinic in Houston, TX is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse – PRN to provide direct, recovery-oriented nursing care in an inpatient and residential setting. You will conduct mental and physical health assessments, administer medications, and monitor for adverse effects.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other team members to implement care plans, document care in the medical record, educate patients and families, and support

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Texas; BLS certification required.
• Experience with psychiatric assessment and safety planning.
• Experience in inpatient or residential behavioral health settings.
• Strong documentation and time-management skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and non-discriminatory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in an inpatient/residential psychiatric setting.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects.
• Document care in the medical record.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to implement care plans.
• Support de-escalation and crisis intervention per clinic policies.

Skills

RN license TX

BLS certification

ACLS or CPI

Psychiatric assessment

Mental status evaluation

De-escalation techniques

Trauma-informed care

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Professional communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

BSN strongly preferred

Job description

Company Description

The Menninger Clinic is a non-profit, nationally ranked leader in psychiatric care affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, offering a full continuum of mental health services for adolescents and adults. The clinic specializes in caring for individuals with complex mental health needs, especially when prior treatment has not resulted in lasting improvement or when diagnoses are uncertain. Interdisciplinary teams provide evidence-based treatment, compassionate support, and collaborative care, partnering with patients, families, and referring clinicians. Through comprehensive evaluation and individualized treatment plans, The Menninger Clinic supports long-term stability, recovery, and improved quality of life for the people it serves.

Role Description

The Psychiatric Nurse – PRN provides direct, recovery-oriented nursing care to adolescents and adults in an inpatient and residential psychiatric setting. This part-time, on-site role in Houston, TX includes conducting mental and physical health assessments, administering medications, monitoring for side effects, and responding to changes in patient status. The nurse collaborates closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other team members to implement care plans, support therapeutic interventions, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. Daily responsibilities also include documenting care in the medical record, providing patient and family education, participating in treatment planning meetings, and supporting de-escalation and crisis intervention in accordance with clinic policies.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS or CPI (or equivalent crisis management training) preferred.
• Clinical skills in psychiatric assessment, mental status evaluation, suicide risk and safety assessment, and monitoring of medication effects and side effects.
• Experience with therapeutic communication, trauma-informed care, and de-escalation techniques in inpatient or residential behavioral health settings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other nursing staff.
• Strong documentation, time management, and organizational skills to support accurate charting and safe, efficient care delivery.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, ethical standards, and culturally sensitive, gender-neutral, and non-discriminatory care.
• Prior experience in psychiatric or mental health nursing preferred; experience with adolescent and adult populations is beneficial.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; BSN strongly preferred, along with ongoing participation in professional development and continuing education.