Psychiatric Nurse: Team-Centered Care & Impact

The Menninger Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menninger Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse with a BSN for psychiatric patient care in Texas. Shift is 7a-7p, rotating days with every-other weekend as needed.

You will assess, plan, implement and document nursing care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and ongoing treatment participation. Two years of psychiatric nursing experience and an active Texas RN license are required.

Qualifications

• BSN required
• Current license to practice as RN in Texas
• Two years experience in psychiatric nursing
• Assessment and care planning with standards of care
• Active participation in interdisciplinary team and performance improvement activities

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan patient care with goals across physical, psychological and social needs
• Develop nursing care plans based on diagnoses and standards
• Administer medications safely and document actions in medical records
• Provide health teaching to patients and families
• Participate in hospital committees and orientation of staff and students
• Relieve charge nurse when needed
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain appropriate grooming and personal hygiene
• Engage patients in treatment programs effectively

Skills

Assessment & care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Medication administration

Patient safety rounds

Performance improvement

Education

BSN

Job description

The Menninger Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse with a BSN for psychiatric patient care in Texas. Shift is 7a-7p, rotating days with every-other weekend as needed.

You will assess, plan, implement and document nursing care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and ongoing treatment participation. Two years of psychiatric nursing experience and an active Texas RN license are required.