Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Behavioral Health

Job Overview

The role involves providing high-quality nursing care in a pediatric behavioral health setting. The Registered Nurse will focus on the mental health needs of children and adolescents with various psychiatric disorders while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate therapeutic groups and conduct regular safety checks.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as meal supervision, bathing, toileting, and laundry.
• Engage in recreational activities and play with patients, including games and gym sessions.
• Provide one-on-one supervision for high-risk or acute patients in the inpatient unit or Emergency Department.
• Document shift activities and patient care in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Administer medications and manage admissions and discharges.
• Participate in team rounds and share relevant information about patient status.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment and care plans.
• Perform nursing interventions for various mental health diagnoses while ensuring proper documentation in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a psychiatric setting; pediatric experience is required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is mandatory.
• Experience with bipolar disorder, anxiety, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and depressive disorders is preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and participate in physical holds/restraints as necessary.
• Successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training is required within the first month of employment; prior training is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Experience with children and adolescents is necessary.
• Two manager references from the past 12 months are required at the time of application.

Work Schedule

The position requires night shifts consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week. Weekend and holiday availability is necessary, as requests for time off must be presented at the time of application and are limited to five days maximum.

Additional Notes

All candidates must be fully vaccinated, including against COVID-19, with no exceptions allowed. Previous employees are not eligible for rehire within one year of their termination date.