RN - Full-time - Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center - Midland, TX

Signet Health; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Signet Health is seeking a registered nurse for the Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland, Texas. The role focuses on direct patient care, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and basic assessments under Nursing Managers.

Collaboration with psychiatrists and staff supports treatment planning for mental health and substance use disorders. The RN will assist with daily living activities, patient education, and documentation in the EMR to ensure safety and therapeutic care

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Current Texas RN license.
• Minimum 1 year of behavioral health nursing experience.
• Strong teamwork, observation skills, and patient safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document patient behavior, progress, and treatment responses.
• Administer prescribed medications, including psychotropic meds, and record reactions in EMR.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient hygiene.
• Record vital signs and perform focused patient assessments.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and staff to implement treatment plans.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions or recreational activities.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Observation skills

Patient safety

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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.

Other Duties as Assigned

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.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a behavioral health setting, such as psychiatric or substance use disorder nursing.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team, strong observation skills, and knowledge of basic nursing care and patient safety protocols are essential.