Intake Registered Nurse 7pm - 7am

The Intake RN will provide professional nursing care to patients according to hospital policy and procedure; will assess patient care needs, plan and implement nursing care procedures, evaluate patient progress and modify care plans as necessary; will provide teaching to patients and their families; will direct the work of nursing support staff through the use of appropriate delegation and supervision skills. Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Key Responsibilities Provide direct care to patients, including facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules, and evaluating patient progress. Collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for patients. Maintain a safe environment. Provide social support for patients by creating and encouraging opportunities such as support groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures. Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history. Plan and provide nursing care for patients. Make nursing diagnoses of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommend treatment options. Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients. Administer and document reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. Arrange further medical attention when necessary. Assist clients in understanding emotional disturbances and accepting treatment. Keep accurate written charts and records of patient activities and progress, complying with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures. Use professional judgment to ascertain and apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis. Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients. Test vital signs of pain and ensure pain treatment. Document all patient information on medical charts and follow physician's written orders. Maintain patient confidentiality. Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical record keeping. Perform administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system. Requirements Education and Licensure ADN/BSN or equivalent. Must possess current RN licensure in the State of Texas by the Nursing Board. Current BLS within 30 days of hire and prior to completion of orientation required. Certified in facility-approved verbal de-escalation and physical crisis management techniques within 30 days of hire and prior to completion of orientation required. Experience Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, tele-health or case management or a combination of education and experience. Must be 21 years old or older. Additional Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health and regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of mentally and emotionally disturbed patients; theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy; symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed mentally ill patients. Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health; professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients; social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders; medical and psychological terminology; medications, including psychotropic drugs, and effects on psychiatric patients; control, preparation and administration of medications. Demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes them in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non‑medical tasks; record of consistently high quality of clinical and interpersonal skills. Displays basic knowledge of treatment procedures; interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non‑violent crises intervention practice, medical and psychiatric emergency procedures. Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in child or adolescent psychiatric population; application of this knowledge to child, adolescent or adult care; thorough familiarity with psychopharmacy and use of psychotropic medications; basic teaching and training skills; problem‑solving; organizational and time management; crisis intervention skills. Ability to apply professional nursing care principles and procedures in evaluating and treating psychiatric patients; develop interpersonal therapeutic relationships. Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals; function calmly in situations requiring sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy; provide prompt, efficient, and responsive service. Exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and recommendations. Excellent written and oral communication skills; skills in facilitating and/or co‑facilitating process‑oriented and didactic groups. Screening Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, and physical and be able to provide positive employment references. Physical Demands With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for a sustained period, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; express or exchange ideas orally potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers. Light work most of the time, exerting up to 20 lbs occasionally, or up to 10 lbs frequently; occasionally medium work up to 50 lbs occasionally, or up to 20 lbs frequently. Benefits Full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company‑paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off. Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute