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Job Summary
Client is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care within an Acute Behavioral Health facility. The RN will care for adolescent psychiatric patients and must be comfortable floating between units as needed. This role requires strong assessment, crisis management, and therapeutic communication skills to ensure patient safety and recovery in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
Assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care for psychiatric and behavioral health patients
Monitor patient conditions, behaviors, and responses to treatment plans
Administer medications and treatments safely using Omnicell medication dispensing systems
Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic communication techniques
Collaborate with healthcare teams including psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, social workers, and interdisciplinary staff
Maintain accurate documentation utilizing paper charting systems
Process physician orders using HCS (Healthcare Communication System)
Participate in treatment planning and patient education activities
Ensure patient safety while maintaining a therapeutic and supportive environment
Adhere to facility policies, behavioral health standards, and regulatory requirements

Facility Information
Acute Behavioral Health Facility
Acute Adolescent Population
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6–8
Paper Charting Environment
HCS used for physician orders
Omnicell used for medication management
Must float to all units as needed
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse license
Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Nursing experience required
Experience working with adolescent psychiatric patients strongly preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced acute behavioral health environment
Strong assessment, communication, de-escalation, and crisis management skills
Flexibility to float between units based on facility needs

Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in acute psychiatric stepdown units
Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Certifications
Registered Nurse (RN) license – Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required
Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Certification – Preferred