Psychiatric RN: Care Leader & Team Trainer

Douglas-County,-Ne; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) seeks a qualified psychiatric nurse to provide care to acutely and chronically ill patients. The role involves following physician orders, collecting data, and educating patients about treatment plans and medications.

Responsibilities include medication administration, monitoring responses, and ensuring safety, with focus on delivering non-judgmental, respectful care and coordinating with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, Diploma or BSN required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Nebraska or compact state.
• BLS/CPR certification and CPI training within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional psychiatric nursing care to acutely and chronically ill patients.
• Carry out physicians’ orders and prescribed medical treatments.
• Collect and document clinical data and patient status.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and medications.
• Administer medications and monitor responses; ensure patient safety.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Patient care

Assessment

Crisis intervention

Team supervision

Education

Associate’s degree, Diploma or BSN

RN license (Nebraska)

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) seeks a qualified psychiatric nurse to provide care to acutely and chronically ill patients. The role involves following physician orders, collecting data, and educating patients about treatment plans and medications.

Responsibilities include medication administration, monitoring responses, and ensuring safety, with focus on delivering non-judgmental, respectful care and coordinating with the treatment team.