Registered Nurse

Acadia Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

FSA/HSA Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellness Resources

And more!

Job summary

Rio Vista Behavioral Health in El Paso, TX is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse for day or night shifts (12-hour). Join a premier behavioral health hospital serving adults and teens in recovery.

Expect a modern facility, meaningful patient impact, and a supportive team culture in a role that fosters skill growth. Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing care plans, maintaining records, and administering medications with attention to safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; prior psychiatric/behavioral care experience is a plus.
• CPR certification and de-escalation/restrain training required (training available).
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Administer medications and document controlled substances as required.
• Communicate therapeutically with patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

De-escalation & crisis management

Team collaboration

Education

RN License (State of employment)

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Full-Time RN | Days or Nights (12-Hour Shifts)

Rio Vista Behavioral Health | El Paso, TX

Looking for a nursing role that's more than just a job? Join Rio Vista Behavioral Health, El Paso's premier mental health hospital, and help adults and teens on their journey to recovery.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Modern, state-of-the-art facility
• Meaningful work that changes lives
• Supportive, team-first culture
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Work alongside professionals who are passionate about mental health

Benefits Available

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA/HSA Options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Wellness Resources
• And more!

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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