RN Psych

CornerStone Medical; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CornerStone Medical in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse for Behavioral Health to support a 48-bed unit. This full-time contract role offers $42/hour and requires Texas RN license and BLS certification.

The RN will provide compassionate care, assess patients, administer medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. Float to other Behavioral Health units as needed; 2+ years of BH or psychiatric nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Texas RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Behavioral Health or psychiatric nursing experience preferred/required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to behavioral health patients.
• Assess patients, monitor changes, and communicate concerns.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Develop and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Monitor and document patient behaviors, symptoms, responses to treatment, and progress.
• Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral and psychiatric emergencies.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Provide patient and family education as appropriate.
• Float to other Behavioral Health units as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Fort Worth, Texas | Contract | $42/Hour

Make a meaningful difference in behavioral healthcare.

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, professional, and organized Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Behavioral Health team. This position provides nursing care to an adult and geropsych patient population in a 48-bed behavioral health unit. The ideal candidate has behavioral health nursing experience, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to remain calm and supportive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and individualized nursing care to behavioral health patients.
• Assess patients, monitor changes in condition, and communicate concerns appropriately.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Monitor and document patient behaviors, symptoms, responses to treatment, and progress.
• Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral and psychiatric emergencies.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Provide patient and family education as appropriate.
• Float to other Behavioral Health units as needed.

Patient Population

Adults and geriatric patients.

Common diagnoses and treatments include psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required to practice in Texas.
• BLS certification required.
• Handle with Care certification required; training is available onsite.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred/required.
• Behavioral Health or psychiatric nursing experience required.
• Some medical/surgical or general medical RN experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional approach when caring for patients with behavioral health needs.