Registered Nurse

Shift 7 PM - 7 AM

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide professional nursing care to patients according to hospital policy and procedure; will assess patient care needs, plan and implement nursing care procedures, evaluate patient progress and modify care plans as necessary; will provide teaching to patients and their families; will direct the work of nursing support staff through the use of appropriate delegation and supervision skills.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide direct care to patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress.
• Collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for their patients.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe environment.
• Provide social support for patients by creating and encouraging patients to take advantage of opportunities such as support groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures.
• Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Plan and provide nursing care for patients.
• Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.
• Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
• Administer and note reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Arrange further medical attention when necessary.
• Assist the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
• Keep accurate written charts and records of patient activities and progress.
• Comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures.
• Use professional judgment to ascertain and apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• Test vital signs of pain and ensure proper pain management.
• Document all patient information on medical charts and follow physician’s written orders.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical record keeping.
• Perform administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
• Perform related duties, as requested.
• Uphold the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

• Education: ADN or BSN from an accredited college or university. CPR
• Required Licenses: Valid Texas RN license in good standing.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI certifications a plus. De‑escalation Program (provided during on‑site training)
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, telehealth, case management, or a combination of education and experience.
• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Additional: Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health and regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of mentally and emotionally disturbed patients; theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy; symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed mentally ill patients.
  • Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health; professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients; social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders; medical and psychological terminology; medications, including psychotropic drugs, and their effects on psychiatric patients; control, preparation, and administration of medications.
  • Demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non‑medical tasks of the Child, Adolescent and Adult for a given shift; record of consistently high quality of clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others.
  • Displays basic knowledge of treatment procedures;…