Registered Nurse- Night Shift

Palms Behavioral Health; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit plan

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, Texas is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for night shifts. The RN is responsible for providing quality nursing care, assessing patient needs, and coordinating treatment with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates must have a valid RN license and experience in behavioral health is preferred.

This role involves direct patient interactions, administering medications, and documenting patient care accurately. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, promoting overall employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate nursing care for patients.
• Assess patient needs and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment and documentation

Patient education

Behavioral health knowledge

Medication administration

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Valid RN license

Tools

Psychotropic medications

First aid and CPR certification

Job description

Registered Nurse- Night Shift

Palms Behavioral Health | Harlingen, Texas

About the Job

PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to patients. Supervising care treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, CNAs and other staff on assigned unit and shift. Developing, implementing, and evaluating an individual plan of care for each patient. Assessment and re‑assessment of patients. Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team. Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner.

Roles and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Assesses patient’s status on an ongoing basis and communicates findings to the providers in a timely manner.
• Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and the initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
• Obtains provider’s orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews provider’s orders ensuring all required elements are present and appropriate per policy and procedures.
• Accurately administers medications per ordered utilizing at least two patient identifiers.
• Notifies providers of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, or change in medical status regarding response to medications.
• Assesses and documents effects of PRN medications.
• Maintains accountability of administration, recording, control and security of medications, including narcotics.
• Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Confers regularly with treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, physician) regarding patient care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.
• Provides education/explanation to patients, families, and co‑workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, patient’s rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal patient care.
• Monitors patient acuity, census, staffing needs, and escalates coverage needs to supervisor/Charge RN.
• Ensures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all patients on each shift and patient assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.
• Communicates thorough hand‑off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years’ nursing experience within a clinical area of service provided by the facility preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting.

Licenses / Designations / Certifications

• Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
• Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
• 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.

Work Location

This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.

Supervisory Requirements

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Benefits

Palms Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

EEO / Veterans

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Palms Behavioral Health is an EOE.