RN - Full-time - PERMIAN BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER - MIDLAND, TEXAS

Signet Health; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland, Texas seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for full-time, direct patient care in a behavioral health setting. The role focuses on administering medications, monitoring vitals, and supporting treatment plans under supervision.

Collaborate with psychiatrists and healthcare teams, assist with daily activities, document in EMR, and help create a safe, therapeutic environment for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

Qualifications

• Requires ADN or BSN degree.
• Active RN license in Texas.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and documents patient behavior, progress, and responses to treatment.
• Administers prescribed medications, including psychotropic meds, and notes reactions in EMR.
• Assists patients with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, hygiene).
• Takes and records vital signs (BP, temp, pulse).
• Conducts focused patient assessments and documents data for supervising clinicians.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists and other staff to implement treatment plans.
• Facilitates group therapy or recreational activities and maintains a safe environment.

Skills

RN care

Vital signs

Med administration

EMR documentation

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

RN - Full-time

Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center

Midland, Texas

The behavioral health RN provides direct patient care, administers medications, monitors vital signs, and performs basic patient assessments under the supervision of the Nursing Managers. They also help with patient education, assist with daily activities, and document patient data to support treatment planning for individuals with mental and substance use disorders.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Monitors and documents patient behavior, progress, and responses to treatment.
• Administers prescribed medications, including psychotropic medications, changes bandages, and notes patient reactions in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Assists patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and hygiene.
• Takes and records vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, heart rate).
• Conducts focused patient assessments, collects data, and documents it in patient charts for the supervising nurses, physicians.
• Works with other staff, such as psychiatrists, to help implement treatment plans.
• Facilitates group therapy sessions or recreational activities.
• Ensures a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN); strong preference given to candidates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current, active RN license to practice in the state of Texas.
• Experience in a behavioral health setting, e.g., psychiatric or substance use strongly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team, strong observation skills, and knowledge of basic nursing care and patient safety protocols are essential.