What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Behavioral Health position at Akar IT services?
Job Description:
Job Title: RN Behavioral Health
Location: Lawton, OK
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 7pm-7am
Pay: $53/hr. On w2
Job Description:
The Registered Nurse will provide nursing care to adult patients in a psychiatric/behavioral health setting. The role involves supporting patients with mental health needs, monitoring their conditions, administering medications as prescribed, and promoting a safe and therapeutic environment.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Assess, monitor, and document patients’ physical and mental health status.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Monitor patient behavior and recognize changes in mental or emotional status.
- Apply appropriate therapeutic communication techniques when interacting with patients.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for adult psychiatric patients.
- Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health professionals, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Maintain accurate patient records using the Allscripts EMR system.
- Follow facility policies, nursing standards, and applicable safety protocols.
- Provide shift handoffs and ensure continuity of patient care.
- Participate in holiday coverage as required by the facility.
Requirements:
- Must have at least 1 years of recent RN Behavioral Health experience.
- Must have BLS via AHA.
- Must have Compact or state nursing license.
- Holiday Availability: Holiday coverage is required.
Required Documents:
- Updated Resume
- BLS via AHA
- Covid Card
- RN License Copy/Number
- Two professional references (One should be supervisor)
Thanks and Regards
Pay: $52.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52 - $53