Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Behavioral Health Inpatient

Position Overview

As an inpatient adult behavioral health RN, you provide direct nursing care in an inpatient psychiatric unit, including assessment, medication administration, and crisis intervention within a multidisciplinary team.

You contribute to safety, stability, and recovery by implementing treatment plans and coordinating care with psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental and physical health assessments on admission and during stay
• Administer psychiatric and medical medications; monitor for adverse effects
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and participate in daily rounds
• Prepare and implement individualized treatment plans; document progress
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and implement safety protocols
• Educate patients and families about conditions, medications, and discharge planning
• Document all care activities in the electronic health record
• Support transition planning and linkages to outpatient services

Qualifications

Education:

BSN or ADN with RN licensure; relevant psychiatric nursing experience is preferred

Licensure:

Current RN license in the applicable state

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH-BC) preferred

Experience or Skills:

Experience in inpatient psychiatric units, crisis intervention, and patient-family education

Experience

• Inpatient behavioral health nursing with adults
• Experience with medication management and safety planning
• Documentation in EHR and multidisciplinary collaboration

Work Environment

Work in an inpatient psychiatric unit within a hospital or behavioral health facility; fast-paced with potential for short-notice admissions

Collaborates with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and unit staff; documentation in EHR and adherence to safety and privacy guidelines.