Registered Nurse (RN)

hillcrest-dc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

2 weeks PTO

2 weeks sick leave

8 paid company holidays

NHSC loan repayment up to $50,000

Job summary

Hillcrest-DC is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care across pediatric to adult populations in a trauma-informed, collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, crisis intervention, medication administration, psychoeducation, and discharge planning with an interdisciplinary team. Hybrid work schedule available; salary ranges $85,000–$92,000/year based on experience.

Qualifications

• BSN and active DC RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years in behavioral health.
• Current BLS and CPR certifications.
• Experience with adults/children with chronic mental illness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric and physical health nursing assessments as needed.
• Identify risk factors and implement monitoring protocols.
• Develop and update individualized care plans with the team.
• Administer medications and monitor for effects.
• De-escalate crises using trauma-informed approaches.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment compliant with standards.
• Participate in rounds, consultations, and discharge planning.
• Document evaluations and MAR in the EHR accurately.
• Coordinate care transitions across settings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Psychoeducation

Education

BSN

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Credible

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals across the lifespan for children, adolescents, adults, and families. This role involves clinical assessment, crisis intervention, medication administration, psychoeducation, and multidisciplinary care planning. Operating through a trauma-informed lens, the RN helps patients and families navigate mental health challenges, stabilize acute conditions, and work toward holistic recovery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric and physical health nursing assessments for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients upon admission and throughout treatment.
• Identify risk factors, including self-harm, suicidal ideation, aggression, substance use, and medical comorbidities; implement appropriate monitoring protocols.
• Formulate, evaluate, and update individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Administer psychiatric and general medications as prescribed, monitoring for therapeutic efficacy, side effects, and potential adverse reactions.
• De-escalate behavioral crises and acute distress using trauma-informed care principles and least-restrictive intervention techniques.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and clinical staff in compliance with organizational and regulatory safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety rounds and coordinate emergency response protocols when needed.
• Facilitate family-centered care by involving parents, legal guardians, and support systems in care planning, progress updates, and discharge preparations.
• Deliver age-appropriate psychoeducation to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medication management, and coping strategies.
• Guide families toward community support resources, outpatient mental health services, and crisis support networks.
• Active participation in interdisciplinary clinical rounds, case consultations, and discharge planning meetings with psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, and case managers.
• Document clinical evaluations, treatment responses, medication administration records (MAR), and critical incidents accurately within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in accordance with clinical compliance standards.
• Ensure seamless care transitions between inpatient, residential, outpatient, and community-based settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Active, Registered Nurse (RN) license in the District of Columbia.
• 2+ years of experience in a behavioral health care setting
• Experience with Credible is a plus
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certifications are required.
• Experience providing services to an adult and/or child population with chronic mental illness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement and Life Insurance with employer match
• Hybrid work schedule
• 2 weeks accrued PTO
• 2 weeks accrued Sick Leave
• 8 paid company holidays
• Loan Repayment - Eligible employees can receive up to $50,000 in student loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)!
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Salary: $85,000-$92,000 annually, based on experience