RN Behavioral Health Days

MIMH Professional Training; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a full-time RN Behavioral Health on a day shift to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults in an on-site behavioral health unit. You will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor safety, administer medications, and collaborate with psychiatrists and therapists to develop individualized treatment plans.

This role emphasizes de-escalation, accurate EHR documentation, and active participation in an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state where practicing.
• BLS certification required.
• Psychiatric/behavioral health experience preferred.
• Ability to work day shifts in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric nursing care to adult behavioral health patients during day shifts.
• Conduct patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and track mental health status and safety risks.
• Administer medications and treatments with accurate documentation and adherence to care plans.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams on treatment planning and discharge needs.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and coping strategies.
• Respond to behavioral crises using de-escalation techniques and follow safety protocols.
• Maintain thorough, timely electronic health records and nursing documentation.
• Support continuous quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and unit safety initiatives.
• Precept or mentor new nurses and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Behavioral health assessment

Medication administration

Crisis intervention

De-escalation techniques

Care planning

EHR documentation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Safety & risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (preferred)

Job description

Join HCA Healthcare as a full-time RN Behavioral Health (Days) and provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to adult patients in an on-site behavioral health unit. In this role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, manage medications, monitor safety risks, and respond to behavioral crises using de-escalation techniques. You will collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, and an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. HCA Healthcare offers a supportive, learning-focused culture with robust clinical resources, career development, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on patients and communities.

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric nursing care to adult behavioral health patients during day shifts
• Conduct patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and track mental health status and safety risks
• Administer medications and treatments, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to care plans
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams on treatment planning and discharge needs
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and coping strategies
• Respond to behavioral crises using de-escalation techniques and follow safety protocols
• Maintain thorough, timely electronic health records and nursing documentation
• Support continuous quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and unit safety initiatives
• Precept or mentor new nurses and contribute to a collaborative team culture

• Psychiatric nursing
• Behavioral health assessment
• Medication administration
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Care planning and coordination
• Electronic health records (EHR) documentation
• Patient and family education
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Safety and risk management
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge (behavioral health)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Active RN license (state-required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (preferred)
• Crisis prevention/intervention training (e.g., CPI)