RN - Behavioral Health & IDD Care Leader

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Headspace subscription

Cell phone discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan matching

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking a Staff Nurse, RN to join an interdisciplinary team providing nursing care to individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities. You will apply the nursing process to plan, implement, document and evaluate care under the Texas Nurse Practice Act within established standards.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting observations, educating patients and families, and ensuring clinical safety through teamwork

Qualifications

• RN license required with Texas scope and Standards of Nursing Practice.
• ADN minimum; BSN preferred or in progress.
• 1–2 years nursing experience, mental health/ID/DD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to individuals with mental health and IDD in various settings.
• Perform nursing assessments, plan, implement, document and evaluate care.
• Administer medications and operate medical equipment per policy.
• Educate consumers and families about medications and disease processes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality care.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Pharmacology basics

Infection control

Team collaboration

Time management

Clinical decision making

Education

Associate's degree ADN

RN license

BSN degree

Job description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking a Staff Nurse, RN to join an interdisciplinary team providing nursing care to individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities. You will apply the nursing process to plan, implement, document and evaluate care under the Texas Nurse Practice Act within established standards.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting observations, educating patients and families, and ensuring clinical safety through teamwork