Registered Nurse, Diversion Center

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Diversion Center in Seguin, TX. The RN will perform triage, admissions assessment, medication administration, and patient education within a 4-bed, 23/48-hour behavioral health unit.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, documenting services, and communicating with the treatment team. Possesses strong psychiatric/medical knowledge and the ability to work with diverse populations; 12-hour days with rotating

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Texas.
• 2+ years in behavioral health and/or substance use nursing.
• Able to work in inpatient/outpatient/residential settings.
• Collaborative team member with strong communication skills.
• Proficient with Windows/MS Office for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing triage and admission assessments.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Educate patients about diagnoses and care plans.
• Develop nursing care plans and communicate findings to the treatment team.
• Provide RN delegation and training to support staff.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

RN license (Texas)

Tools

Windows/MS Office

Job description

The Diversion Center Registered Nurse (RN) performs professional nursing duties as the RN assigned in a 4 bed, 23 hour/48 hour behavioral health care unit and demonstrates strong knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of working with individuals with psychiatric and mental health and or medical concerns. Responsibilities include nursing triage and assessment upon admission, medication administration and monitoring, education regarding diagnosis, providing RN delegation and training to support staff within the center. The RN will assess and complete nursing care plans and will communicate findings with the treatment team.

The Diversion Center RN communicates effectively with diverse cultures and socio-economic populations. Tasks and documentation of services are provided in accordance with accepted legal and ethical nursing standards.

The RN will work a 12-hour day shift with rotating weekends with the ability to create their own block schedule. The RN will be directed/supervised by the Director of Nursing for clinical matters such as, but not limited to, medications, pharmacy, injections, genetic testing, phlebotomy/laboratory matters and clinical assessments. The RN will be directed/supervised by the Program Manager for administrative matters such as, but not limited to, requesting time off, scheduling and office flow.

Location: Seguin, TX

Differential Details

• $1.00 per hour - 2 years previous experience
• Up to $4.00 per hour - Tenure with BTCS
• $0.75 per hour - Bilingual
• $0.50 - LCDC Licensure

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.
• At least 2 years recent nursing experience in behavioral health and or substance use nursing.
• Experience can be in any inpatient, outpatient, or residential treatment type setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively and be part of a multidisciplinary professional team.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Windows/MS office applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have a valid Texas Drivers License and maintain approved drivers status throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• ANCC Psychiatric/Mental Health Certification or CARN certification.
• Experience working with individuals with behavioral health, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, ER or primary care.
• Bilingual in Spanish.