Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health - Full Time Days

DescriptionAt ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.Job SummaryThe Registered Nurse-Psychiatric provides direct and indirect patient care within a behavioral health setting. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychiatric nursing care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role includes coordination of treatment plans, medication administration, and support within the therapeutic milieu, promoting patient safety and recovery.Essential FunctionsPerforms psychiatric assessments and formulates individualized care plansMonitors patient condition, evaluates responses to care, and updates treatment plansAdministers medications and treatments as prescribed, including psychotropicsAssists patients with activities of daily living and therapeutic routinesParticipates in therapeutic interventions including group, family, or individual sessionsProvides patient and family education related to treatment plans, medications, and coping strategiesCoordinates patient care with interdisciplinary team and supports discharge planningEngages in crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation as neededDocuments all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timelyMaintains confidentiality and fosters a safe, therapeutic environmentParticipates in staff training and orientation; acts as a role model for trauma-informed careKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsStrong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skillsProficient in behavioral health nursing principles, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communicationAbility to work in a fast-paced, emotionally dynamic environmentEffective verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in EMR and familiarity with behavioral health documentation standardsAbility to collaborate across disciplines and advocate for patient needsSensitivity to diverse cultural, religious, and psychosocial factors influencing carePhysical and mental capacity to handle psychiatric emergencies and extended periods of activityQualificationsEducation* Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), required* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferredLicenses/CertificationsCurrent Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or Compact State RN licenseBasic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame specified in facility policyHandle With Care (HWC) or CPI certification required within time frame specified in facility policyAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferredExperience* Six months of RN experience in a direct patient care setting preferred* Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric nursing strongly preferred