Registered Nurses

Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid disability

401(k)

Generous amount of paid time off

Job summary

Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute in Georgetown, Texas, is seeking PRN Registered Nurses to deliver quality psychiatric and general nursing care to hospitalized patients. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, medication administration, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Candidates must have an ADN or BSN, a valid Texas RN license, and 2 years of relevant clinical experience. Full-time employees qualify for medical, dental, vision benefits, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in behavioral health.
• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Ability to apply professional nursing principles in psychiatric evaluation and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients and evaluate their progress.
• Collaborate with professionals for optimal patient care.
• Administer medications and document patient information.

Skills

Knowledge of patient rights and mental health laws

Advanced knowledge in mental health diagnosis and treatment

Leadership skills

Crisis intervention skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

ADN or BSN from an accredited college

Valid Texas RN license

Job description

We are hiring PRN Registered Nurses for our facility. Our RN’s are responsible for delivering quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients who are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders, supporting the hospital and program philosophy of care, and ensuring the safety and well‑being of each patient by following our clinical guidelines as part of our comprehensive clinical treatment team. We offer 12‑hour shifts from either 7 a.m.–7 p.m. day or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. night.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for their patients.
• Maintain a safe environment on the unit.
• Provide social support for patients by creating and encouraging patients to take advantage of opportunities such as support groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures.
• Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Plan and provide nursing care for patients.
• Make nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommend treatment options.
• Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff to design appropriate treatment plans for clients.
• Administer medications and note reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Arrange further medical attention when necessary.
• Assist the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
• Keep accurate written charts and records of patient activities and progress. Comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures.
• Use professional judgment to ascertain and apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• Test for vital signs of pain and ensure treatments of pain.
• Document all patient information on medical charts and follow physician's written orders.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical record‑keeping.
• Perform administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.

Requirements

• Education: ADN or BSN from an accredited college or university.
• Required Licenses: Valid Texas RN license in good standing. CPR required/BLS certification preferred – candidates are expected to pass a provided CPR course within 30 days of hire. SAMA certification required and candidates are expected to pass our provided class within 30 days of hire.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral health setting, phone triage, tele‑health or a combination of education and experience.
• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Additional: Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health and regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of mentally and emotionally disturbed patients. Theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy. Symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed mentally ill patients.
  • Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health. Professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients. Social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders. Medical and psychological terminology. Medications, including psychotropic drugs, and their effects on psychiatric patients. Control, preparation and administration of medications.
  • Demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non‑medical tasks of the child, adolescent and adult for a given shift; record of consistently high quality of clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others.
  • Displays basic knowledge of treatment procedures; interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non‑violent crisis intervention practice, medical and psychiatric emergency procedures.
  • Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the child or adolescent psychiatric population, application of this knowledge to child, adolescent or adult knowledge of medical terminology, especially those terms associated with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric care; thorough familiarity of psychopharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric population, basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem‑solving; organizational and time management; crisis intervention skills.
  • Ability to apply professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients. Develop interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients.
  • Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations requiring a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy. Provide prompt, efficient, and responsive service.
  • Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; skills in facilitating and/or co‑facilitating process‑oriented and didactic groups.
• Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical, and be able to provide positive employment references.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained periods, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects up to 50 lbs. and perform other physical tasks as required.

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.

Benefits

Full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company‑paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Georgetown Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.