Registered Nurse

Behavioral Health Crisis Nurse

Perform routine registered nursing duties to include assessment, care, and treatment of consumers experiencing behavioral health crises. Will work under minimal supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independence judgment.

• Function in the role of Triage/Unit RN in a clinical support role as needed
• Administers medications, immunizations, and treatment and observes patients for unusual symptoms and reactions.
• Conducts physical, developmental, and psychosocial assessments of client health needs and implements appropriate action.
• Obtains lab specimens needed for routine labs (urine toxicology, pregnancy test, glucometer readings)
• Instructs, counsels, and assists clients in meeting their health care needs.
• Monitor consumers for changes in behaviors or medical status.
• Screens crisis telephone calls and makes appropriate referrals.
• Identifies community services and makes referrals to health care services.
• Assists in evaluating services provided and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews as required.
• Train other staff as required.
• Transport clients as necessary
• Perform related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Essential Functions

• Excellent written communication and computer skills for inputting clinical documentation
• Excellent verbal communication with clients, staff, and community providers
• Time management and organizational skills
• Stooping, bending, sitting, standing, and keyboarding for prolonged periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to be CPR and PMAB certified.
• Valid driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation required.

Education and Experience

• Current and unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program required.
• 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience preferred.

Night RN Position: Hours 7p-7a with every other Fri, Sat, Sun off

Salary: $36.00 Hourly/Annual with additional $2/hour night differential & $3/hour Weekend Differential = $89,908 Location: Crisis Treatment Center at the Diversion Center 6500 Imperial Drive Waco, TX 76712

Position: 335-7pm-7am

Benefits:

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Employer paid Health Insurance Employer paid Dental Insurance Employer paid Life Insurance Employer Paid Short Term Disability Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program Payroll Direct Deposit 12 paid Holidays per year

Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings) Certain Requirements Apply Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network