Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, comprehensive nursing care tailored to patients with diverse behavioral health needs. Your energetic approach and dedication will help foster recovery, resilience, and well-being in a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your clinical skills across various settings, including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and community-based programs.

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, mental status examinations, and behavioral observations to inform individualized care plans.
• Administer medications with precision, including injections and IV infusions, following strict protocols and HIPAA regulations to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment strategies aligned with evidence-based practices and NCQA standards.
• Manage acute pain and psychiatric crises through de-escalation techniques and emergency interventions while maintaining a calm, supportive environment.
• Document all patient interactions accurately using EMR systems such as Epic or Cerner, ensuring compliance with medical documentation standards.
• Educate patients and their families on medication management, coping strategies, and community resources to promote ongoing recovery.
• Participate in discharge planning, case management, and follow-up care coordination to support long-term stability and community reintegration.

Experience

• Proven experience in behavioral health nursing within hospital medicine, inpatient psychiatric units, or outpatient mental health clinics.
• Familiarity with medical-surgical nursing practices combined with specialized knowledge of mental health protocols.
• Hands-on experience administering injections, IV therapy, and managing complex medication regimens for diverse populations.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 coding systems for accurate documentation and billing purposes related to behavioral health services.
• Skilled in patient assessment techniques involving mental status exams, trauma-informed care approaches, and physiological evaluations.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities or dementia care is highly valued.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments such as Level I Trauma Centers or emergency rooms while maintaining high standards of patient safety. Join us in delivering exceptional behavioral health nursing care that transforms lives! We seek energetic professionals committed to compassionate service who are eager to grow their skills across a broad spectrum of clinical settings—applying critical care experience, trauma medicine expertise, and advanced nursing techniques to support our patients’ journey toward wellness.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55 - $65