What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Nurse position at Rosaires Care?
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse providing inpatient psychiatric care for adults with behavioral health needs, coordinating safe, patient-centered treatment.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct nursing assessments and monitor patient condition for status changes.
- Administer medications and manage treatment according to clinical plans.
- De-escalate behavioral health crises and support safe, therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care.
- Document care using established evidence-based models.
- Provide patient and family education to support understanding and recovery.
- Support discharge planning and coordinate with community resources for continuity of care.
- Current RN license with competence in inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health settings.
- Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and monitoring skills.
- Ability to de-escalate crises and maintain patient and staff safety.
- Effective teamwork and communication with clinical and community partners.
- Proficiency in accurate, timely clinical documentation.