Registered Nurse PRN

Eating Recovery Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Eating Recovery Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Austin, Texas. In this role, you will provide coordinated medical and clinical nursing care while working alongside an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality treatment for patients facing eating disorders and related conditions.

The ideal candidate should possess an active RN license, BLS certification, and the ability to communicate effectively under pressure. ERC offers competitive compensation and a supportive workplace culture as part of its commitment to employee growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Registered Nurse License in the state of Texas.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and clinical nursing care to assigned patients.
• Administer treatments in accordance with care plans.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary treatment team for patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Calm under stress

Patient confidentiality

Education

Active Registered Nurse License in Texas

Job description

Who We Are

ERC Pathlight is on a mission to change lives. We are one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country.

Why Join Us

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always. Your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.

What You’ll Be Doing

Schedule: PRN / As Needed – Shifts between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM any day Monday – Friday.

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides coordinated medical and clinical nursing care to meet the needs of each assigned patient within the ERC Pathlight system. They will partner with an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care and a consistently therapeutic milieu for all patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of nursing services including assessment, care planning, administering treatment, and evaluating patient response to care in accordance with the patient’s treatment plan.
  • Initial intake assessment of new patients and discharge reconciliation and education.
  • Place, receive, and complete provider orders per ERC Pathlight policy.
  • Administer medications via multiple routes in accordance with ERC Pathlight policy and provider orders.
  • Perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and point of care testing in accordance with ERC Pathlight policy and laboratory vendor protocols.
  • Place and maintain nasogastric tubes and administer enteral feeding.
  • Place and maintain intravenous access and administer intravenous fluids.
  • Perform wound care.
  • Document all direct patient care, monitoring, and observations in the electronic medical record.
  • Supervise and delegate care to Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses and Behavioral Health Technicians.
• Communicate and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement an individualized treatment plan for each assigned patient.
  • Ensure care provided aligns with the individualized treatment plan and patient outcome goals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings regarding patient progress toward treatment goals and planning for continued or changing clinical interventions.
  • Document and report to the treatment team regarding patient status and progress.
• Participate in training, teaching, and mentoring new nursing department teammates.
• Respond to emergency situations until emergency medical services (EMS/911) arrive on scene.

Must Haves

• Active Registered Nurse License in the state of practice – required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing – required.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations – required.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality – required.

Bonus Qualities

• 1 year+ experience working with patients in the mental health field – preferred.

What We Offer

ERC Pathlight offers competitive compensation, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, parental leave benefits, retirement benefits, and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.