RN Nights Behavioral Health

Cross Creek Hospital Together with Ascension Seton; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Vision

Dental

Disability coverage

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cross Creek Hospital in Austin, TX seeks a dedicated RN for a night shift on its behavioral health unit. You will assess, plan, and provide direct nursing care to adults and other patient groups, coordinating with physicians and team members to ensure high-quality care.

The role emphasizes treatment planning, patient education, documentation, and adherence to nursing standards, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within Acadia Healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with RN licensure.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral health a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certifications required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Administer medications accurately and document counts of controlled substances.
• Provide therapeutic communication and coordinate unit activities as directed.

Skills

RN nursing experience

CPR certification

De-escalation techniques

Restraint certification

First aid knowledge

Education

Accredited school of nursing graduate

RN license (state requirements)

Job description

FT Night shift available - 12 hour shifts - Behavioral Health

Cross Creek Hospital - Austin, TX

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

Cross Creek Hospital in Austin, TX is a 90-bed acute inpatient psychiatric hospital that is highly accredited and provides services to Adults, Geriatric - Inpatient, Detox and Partial Hospitalization patients. We specialize in providing comprehensive and compassionate treatment for individuals who are struggling with mental health issues and substance use disorder (SUD) concerns.

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Registered Nurse Essential Functions

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients' physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians' orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients' status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Education/Licensure/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use disorder (SUD) nursing experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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