RN, Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatry

Covelo Direct is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join a psychiatric department. If you’re looking for a new position and have a history of providing outstanding patient care, this could be the role for you.

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As a psychiatric nurse, you will provide compassionate care to patients under treatment for psychiatric disorders, mental illness, addiction, eating disorders, and / or substance abuse. Under the direction of a physician, you will develop individual treatment plans based on your health history and current mental health condition.

You will be required to order and analyze diagnostic tests to determine appropriate patient care. As needed, you will administer medication to patients and closely monitor their mental health progress in response to therapies. It is vital that a behavioral health nurse provide a supportive, therapeutic environment for patients, teaching healthy coping skills and self-care techniques. You may also provide crisis intervention, mental health counseling, and other therapeutic services.

One of your top priorities will be to prepare patients for a safe and successful discharge, placing them on the path to full recovery. Patients and their families will rely on you to connect them with appropriate mental health resources, including referrals to psychiatric specialists.

To be successful in this position, you must have a detailed understanding of psychiatric-mental health nursing, professional practice standards, and relevant state regulations. An RN must also possess excellent communication, critical thinking, organizational, and computer skills.

We are looking for a versatile behavioral health nurse who is willing to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, case managers, and social workers. Our ideal applicant is compassionate, steady under pressure, and capable of prioritizing patient needs.

• Competitive compensation
• Health benefits eligibility after 30 days (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited nursing program
• A minimum of one year working in a psychiatric unit or acute specialty setting preferred

• Registered Nurse Licensure within the state of practice
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer certification

At Covelo Direct, we advocate for our candidates to secure the best possible compensation and benefits packages available. Moreover, we’ll guide you every step of the way, offering 24 / 7 on-call employer support. If you’re looking to take your healthcare career to the next level, we want to hear from you today!