Registered Nurse Psychiatric

ScionHealth; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolivar Medical Center, part of the ScionHealth network in Cleveland, MS, is seeking a Registered Nurse - Psychiatric for full-time night shifts. You will deliver direct and indirect care in a behavioral health setting, coordinate treatment plans, and support safe, recovery-focused care within a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, patient safety, and adherence to standards, policies, and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice or Compact State.
• BLS certification required; CPI/HWC certification per policy.
• ACLS preferred.
• Six months of RN experience in direct patient care preferred.
• Behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric assessments and formulate individualized care plans.
• Monitor patient condition and update treatment plans accordingly.
• Administer medications including psychotropics as prescribed.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and therapeutic routines.
• Participate in group, family, or individual therapy sessions.
• Provide education to patient and family about treatment plans and medications.

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

Crisis intervention

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Start your next chapter at Bolivar Medical Center, a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, MS, and part of the ScionHealth community hospital network. Bolivar Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services and also offers a long-term care unit. At Bolivar, you will deliver vital care in a community setting with the backing of a highly regarded hospital system committed to quality, safety, and local impact.

Full-time Nights

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse–Psychiatric provides direct and indirect patient care within a behavioral health setting. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychiatric nursing care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role includes coordination of treatment plans, medication administration, and support within the therapeutic milieu, promoting patient safety and recovery.

Essential Functions

• Performs psychiatric assessments and formulates individualized care plans


• Monitors patient condition, evaluates responses to care, and updates treatment plans


• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, including psychotropics


• Assists patients with activities of daily living and therapeutic routines


• Participates in therapeutic interventions including group, family, or individual sessions


• Provides patient and family education related to treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies


• Coordinates patient care with interdisciplinary team and supports discharge planning


• Engages in crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation as needed


• Documents all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely


• Maintains confidentiality and fosters a safe, therapeutic environment


• Participates in staff training and orientation; acts as a role model for trauma-informed care

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills


• Proficient in behavioral health nursing principles, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally dynamic environment


• Effective verbal and written communication skills


• Proficiency in EMR and familiarity with behavioral health documentation standards


• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and advocate for patient needs


• Sensitivity to diverse cultural, religious, and psychosocial factors influencing care


• Physical and mental capacity to handle psychiatric emergencies and extended periods of activity

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), required


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or Compact State RN license


• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame specified in facility policy


• Handle With Care (HWC) or CPI certification required within time frame specified in facility policy


• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Experience

• Six months of RN experience in a direct patient care setting preferred


• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric nursing strongly preferred