Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Rosaires Care; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide compassionate behavioral health care across inpatient, residential, and community settings. Responsibilities include psychiatric assessments, medication administration, crisis response, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will educate patients and caregivers while ensuring safety, compliance, and accurate documentation. Ideal candidates hold active RN licensure with psychiatric/behavioral health experience and

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Experience in psychiatric/behavioral health care.
• Strong assessment and crisis de-escalation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and families.
• Strong documentation and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and monitor patient symptoms and progress.
• Administer medications and respond promptly to changes in clinical status.
• Manage behavioral health crises, support de-escalation, and assist with milieu/safety management.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, and families.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and uphold safety and compliance standards.
• Provide patient and caregiver education, support, and advocacy across diverse care settings.

Skills

RN licensure

Psychiatric care

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

RN degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health care across inpatient, residential, and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and monitor patient symptoms and progress.
• Administer medications and respond promptly to changes in clinical status.
• Manage behavioral health crises, support de-escalation, and assist with milieu/safety management.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, and families.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and uphold safety and compliance standards.
• Provide patient and caregiver education, support, and advocacy across diverse care settings.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active RN licensure with competency in psychiatric/behavioral health care.
• Strong clinical judgment, assessment, medication administration, and symptom monitoring skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to crises and support patient safety through de-escalation techniques.
• Effective communication and teamwork with multidisciplinary providers and families.
• Commitment to accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and person-centered care.