Psychiatric RN - Growth, Mentorship & Team-Based Care

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, is seeking a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric to provide direct and indirect patient care in a behavioral health setting.

The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate psychiatric nursing care according to established standards and policies. The role involves coordinating treatment plans, medication administration, and supporting the therapeutic milieu to promote safety and recovery, with a collaborative team environment and ongoing

Qualifications

• ADN required for RN licensure.
• BSN preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychiatric assessments and formulates individualized care plans.
• Monitors patient condition, evaluates responses to care, and updates treatment plans.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, including psychotropics.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and therapies.
• Participates in therapeutic interventions including group, family, or individual sessions.
• Provides patient and family education related to treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies.
• Coordinates patient care with interdisciplinary team and supports discharge planning.
• Engages in crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation as needed.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Maintains confidentiality and fosters a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Participates in staff training and orientation; acts as a role model for trauma-informed care

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

De-escalation

Therapeutic communication

EMR proficiency

Collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Job description

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, is seeking a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric to provide direct and indirect patient care in a behavioral health setting.

The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate psychiatric nursing care according to established standards and policies. The role involves coordinating treatment plans, medication administration, and supporting the therapeutic milieu to promote safety and recovery, with a collaborative team environment and ongoing