Registered Nurse (RN),Psychiatric

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

Job summary

Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, MS, a 164-bed facility, seeks a Registered Nurse - Psychiatric to join our behavioral health team. This full-time day position provides direct and indirect patient care, develops care plans, administers medications, and coordinates with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery and safety.

The ideal candidate holds an ADN (BSN preferred), an active RN license, BLS, and training in crisis intervention; six months of psychiatric nursing experience is

Qualifications

• ADN required for RN licensure in Mississippi.
• BSN preferred but not required.
• Active RN license in the state of practice or compact.
• BLS certification within policy timelines.
• HWC or CPI certification within policy timelines.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate psychiatric nursing care.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders, including psychotropics.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and discharge planning.
• Engage in crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Document assessments, interventions and outcomes accurately.
• Provide patient and family education on treatment plans and coping strategies.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

De-escalation

Therapeutic communication

EMR documentation

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred

Tools

EMR

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 Day

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