Registered Nurse (RN)

Hillcrest Children Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) matching

PTO and Sick Leave

NHSC loan repayment up to $50,000

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hillcrest Children and Family Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care across the lifespan for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients. The RN will conduct clinical assessments, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and support discharge planning within an trauma‑informed framework.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN and DC RN license with 2+ years in behavioral health, BLS/CPR certifications, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Active DC RN license required.
• 2+ years of behavioral health experience.
• BLS and CPR certifications required.
• Experience with adults and/or children with chronic mental illness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric and physical health nursing assessments for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.
• Identify risk factors and implement monitoring protocols.
• Formulate and update individualized nursing care plans with the treatment team.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor efficacy and side effects.
• De-escalate crises using trauma-informed care and least-restrictive interventions.
• Document evaluations, MAR, and critical incidents in the EHR per compliance standards.

Skills

Behavioral health

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Education

BSN

DC RN license

Tools

EHR

Job description

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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
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement and Life Insurance with employer match
• 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