Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Behavioral Health will play a crucial role in the formulation and implementation of patient care plans. The RN will ensure the delivery of high-quality and compassionate care to individuals struggling with mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the patient care plan formulation based on provided input.
• Attend weekly clinical staffing meetings to review treatment plans for patients.
• Provide medication education to patients and their families.
• Report and accurately document emotional and mental observations in the patient chart.
• Conduct teaching and educational groups according to the APU schedule.
• Train LPNs and Mental Health Technicians in charting, vital signs, patient routines, and de-escalation techniques.
• Participate actively in a Performance Improvement (PI) team or other unit task forces.
• Accept additional educational or marketing assignments as directed by management.
• Maintain Therapeutic Options certification and ensure it is up to date.
• Serve as a positive role model for patients and colleagues through professional conduct in language, dress, hygiene, and behavior.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in psychiatric nursing is required.
• De-Escalation training is preferred.
• Recent travel nurse experience is desirable.
• Certifications: NIH and BLS (AHA) are required.
• Current Oklahoma state nursing license is required.

Work Schedule

The position is for 12-hour night shifts with 36 hours guaranteed per week. Weekend work may be required on an as-needed basis.