Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health; PRN Nights

Texas Health Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Dallas as a Registered Nurse in the Behavioral Health Department. You will deliver high-quality patient care in a supportive environment, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a chance to make a significant impact on patient lives.

Benefits

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• One year of clinical nursing experience required.
• One year of Behavioral Health experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care utilizing the Nursing Process.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain continuity of patient care inter-shift.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Care

Assessment

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Department

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

Work hours: PRN, Nights 7:00p – 7:00a

Behavioral Health Department highlights:

• Busy outpatient clinic consists of Partial Hospital Programs and Intensive Out-Patient Program with consistent volume serving adults with co-occurring behavioral health and chemical dependency needs
• Professional nurse will collaborate with inter-disciplinary team to ensure safety and treatment of patients participating in day hospital program
• Professional nurse will participate in treatment team meetings as needed and will teach nursing groups three times a week for patients in women’s, co-ed, and chemical dependency groups

Here’s What You Need

• Nursing Diploma required OR
• Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program required
• BSN preferred
• BCLS prior to hire
• BCPMHN upon hire required
• ACPI (30 days within hire)
• One-year experience as a clinical nurse, or completion of an RN residency program required
• One year of Behavioral Health experience strongly preferred
• RN must practice within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, serve as a role model, intra/interdisciplinary collaborator, and coordinator for quality patient care

What You Will Do

• Deliver care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process
• Assess the patient
• Plan for the care of the patient
• Implement interventions as appropriate
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
• Incorporate age-specific safety/infection control measures into patient care
• Initiate action to meet patient and/or significant others’ need for information
• Maintain continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and during out-of-hospital transfers

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, and other benefits
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC)
• A supportive, team environment with opportunities for growth

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Hospital Dallas is a Magnet-designated hospital with 898 beds, recognized for clinical excellence, serving Dallas and surrounding communities since 1966. It offers comprehensive services including cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, senior care, women’s services, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. The hospital has received multiple recognitions and accreditations, including being named “Best Place to Have a Baby” in Dallas County in 2012.

Join Us

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve community health, learn more about our culture, benefits, and awards at https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/.

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