Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a focus on Behavioral Health to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care to adults and geriatrics with various mental health diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient nursing care in a locked unit setting
• Administer medications including antianxiety agents, antidepressants, and antipsychotics
• Conduct blood glucose monitoring and interpret lab values
• Implement crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques
• Monitor and manage patients exhibiting self-injurious and suicidal behaviors
• Utilize seclusion protocols and physical hold techniques when necessary
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psych techs and therapy teams
• Participate in patient assessments and care planning
• Maintain patient safety through the use of personal panic alarms and monitoring systems

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience required
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Experience with substance use and chemical dependency preferred
• Certifications: MOAB required
• Familiarity with EPIC system for medication administration and documentation

Preferred Skills

• Experience with congenital and developmental disorders
• Ability to start and maintain IVs

Work Schedule

• Target Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:7
• Night shift from 18:45 to 07:15
• Available for 36-48 hours per week
• Support to float between inpatient and med-surg units as needed
• Weekend commitment: every other weekend

Patient Population

This position involves caring for adults and geriatric patients with a wide range of mental health diagnoses, including but not limited to:

• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Depressive disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Schizophrenia-spectrum disorders

Orientation and Training

A comprehensive orientation program of 32 hours will be provided to ensure familiarity with the unit’s procedures and policies. Healthcare professionals must be available for ongoing training classes during the first week of employment.

Uniform Requirements

Scrub color: Navy blue