What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Behavioral Health position at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services?
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for patients with mental health and substance use needs.
Key Duties
Key Duties
- Perform psychiatric assessments and use findings to guide care.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans.
- Administer medications and monitor patient response and safety.
- Provide crisis intervention and patient education.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Support safe discharge planning and continuity of care.
- Current RN licensure with strong clinical judgment in behavioral health.
- Proficiency in medication administration and monitoring.
- Ability to conduct assessments and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills for coordinated care.
- Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate, evidence-based practice.