Registered Nurse Psychiatric

Bolivar Medical Center; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric to provide direct and indirect patient care in a behavioral health setting, including assessments, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, plus medication administration within a therapeutic milieu.

This full-time night position requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, crisis intervention when needed, accurate documentation, patient safety, and commitment to trauma-informed care and recovery

Qualifications

• RN with ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in state of practice or compact state.
• BLS and HWC/CPI certifications required within facility policy.
• ACLS preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and develop care plans.
• Monitor patient condition and update treatment plans.
• Administer medications including psychotropics.
• Support activities of daily living and therapeutic routines.
• Participate in group, family, or individual therapy sessions.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and coping strategies.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and assist with discharge planning.
• Engage in crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes timely.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide a safe environment.
• Support trauma-informed care through staff training and role modeling.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Decision-making

Behavioral health nursing principles

De-escalation techniques

Therapeutic communication

EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Adaptability

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

RN license (state)

BLS certification

Handle With Care (HWC) or CPI certification

ACLS (preferred)

Job 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