Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Azza HealthCare Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate psychiatric care across inpatient and outpatient programs for diverse age groups in the Washington, DC area. The role involves conducting thorough nursing assessments, administering medications, and supporting crisis stabilization within a secure therapeutic setting.

The ideal candidate will have current RN licensure and strong documentation skills, with a patient-centered approach to behavioral health care.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure.
• Strong assessment and crisis-support skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent documentation and patient safety focus.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations.
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic effects and side effects.
• Support crisis stabilization and promote safety in a secure therapeutic setting.
• Maintain accurate, detailed clinical documentation in accordance with care standards.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Participate in treatment planning and contribute to a patient-centered recovery environment.
• Help ensure patient safety and support structured, goal-oriented care.

Skills

RN license

Psychiatric nursing

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Documentation

Job description

Role:

Registered Nurse (RN) providing compassionate psychiatric care across inpatient and outpatient programs for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Key Duties

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations.
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic effects and side effects.
• Support crisis stabilization and promote safety in a secure therapeutic setting.
• Maintain accurate, detailed clinical documentation in accordance with care standards.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Participate in treatment planning and contribute to a patient‑centered recovery environment.
• Help ensure patient safety and support structured, goal‑oriented care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure.
• Strong assessment, medication administration, and crisis‑support skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to patient safety.
• Compassionate, patient‑focused approach to behavioral health care.