Registered Nurse, Diversion Center, RP

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is seeking a Relief Pool Registered Nurse to serve at the Seguin Diversion Center. The RN acts as Charge Nurse on the unit, performing triage, assessments, medication administration, and care planning for patients with psychiatric and medical concerns.

Requirements include Texas RN license and at least 2 years in behavioral health or substance use. Strong communication, teamwork, and willingness to work varied shifts with pay differentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in behavioral health or substance use.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Older/newer patients and diverse populations require strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Nursing triage and assessment on admission.
• Medication administration and monitoring.
• Education regarding diagnosis to patients and families.
• RN delegation and training to support staff.
• Develop nursing care plans and communicate findings with the treatment team.

Skills

Nursing triage

Assessment skills

Medication administration

RN delegation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Windows/MS Office

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Texas RN license

Behavioral health experience

ANCC PMH or CARN (preferred)

Tools

Windows

MS Office

Job description

Relief pool employees are hired to work on an as-needed basis with hours of work that vary based upon the staff needs of the program to which they are assigned. Employees in this category are not eligible for employee benefits, such as leave time, health insurance, staff awards, etc. A relief pool employee may not work more than 1,000 hours per year, in accordance with BTCS Selection of Personnel procedure.

This position performs professional nursing duties as the Registered Nurse assigned to the Seguin Diversion Center. This Registered Nurse (RN) functions as a Charge Nurse on the unit and must possess 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.

This RN must have the ability to communicate 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 be directed/supervised by the Nurse Manager. Requisition 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. Personnel concerns will be addressed in coordination by both the Nurse Manager and the Program Manager.

Location: Seguin, TX

Differential Detail

• $1.00/hour - previous experience
• Up to $4.00/hour - Tenure with BTCS
• .75/hour - Bilingual

Evening shift differential of $2.00/hour from 5 pm-7 pm

Night shift differential of $4.00/hour after 7 pm-7 am

Weekend shift differential of $4.00/hour

Weekend overnight of $6.00/hour

Shifts available 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am

Minimum Qualifications

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas with 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.