Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:

Registered Nurse RN, Behavioral Health

Location:

Richmond, TX 77407

Job Type:

Full-time

Work Setting:

In-person behavioral health hospital

Overview

We are recruiting a Registered Nurse RN for a full-time behavioral health opportunity in Richmond, TX. This role is ideal for an RN who is comfortable working in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting and wants to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a structured hospital environment.

The Registered Nurse will support clinical, operational, and administrative excellence while helping patients receive safe, effective, and respectful care throughout their treatment experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans within required timeframes
• Document assessment findings and care updates according to facility policy
• Oversee and supervise assigned shift responsibilities
• Delegate tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, and related patient care duties
• Support staff adherence to nursing policies and procedures
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and respond appropriately
• Administer medications according to hospital policy
• Provide quality nursing care aligned with treatment plan goals
• Interact with patients using empathy, dignity, and respect
• Assist with or perform comprehensive nursing assessments

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license as required by Texas state regulations
• At least 1 year of RN experience
• Behavioral health experience
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required
• CPR certification and de-escalation certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility
• Experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients
• Experience with patient assessments, treatment planning, family communication, and external review organizations

Skills

• Behavioral health nursing
• Patient assessment
• Medication administration
• Shift leadership
• Clinical documentation
• Crisis response and de-escalation
• Patient-centered communication

Work Environment

This is an in-person role in a behavioral health hospital setting. The RN will work closely with nursing leadership, clinical staff, and interdisciplinary team members to support safe and consistent patient care.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is a strong opportunity for an RN with behavioral health experience who wants a full-time role with hands-on patient care, shift leadership responsibilities, and the ability to support patients through meaningful treatment and recovery work.

Benefits

Benefits may include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Avento Health recruits on behalf of equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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