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Description

Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse–Psychiatric provides direct and indirect patient care within a behavioral health setting. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychiatric nursing care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role includes coordination of treatment plans, medication administration, and support within the therapeutic milieu, promoting patient safety and recovery.

Essential Functions

Performs psychiatric assessments and formulates individualized care plans

Monitors patient condition, evaluates responses to care, and updates treatment plans

Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, including psychotropics

Assists patients with activities of daily living and therapeutic routines

Participates in therapeutic interventions including group, family, or individual sessions

Provides patient and family education related to treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies

Coordinates patient care with interdisciplinary team and supports discharge planning

Engages in crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation as needed

Documents all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely

Maintains confidentiality and fosters a safe, therapeutic environment

Participates in staff training and orientation; acts as a role model for trauma-informed care

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills

Proficient in behavioral health nursing principles, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication

Ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally dynamic environment

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in EMR and familiarity with behavioral health documentation standards

Ability to collaborate across disciplines and advocate for patient needs

Sensitivity to diverse cultural, religious, and psychosocial factors influencing care

Physical and mental capacity to handle psychiatric emergencies and extended periods of activity

Qualifications

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or Compact State RN license

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame specified in facility policy

Handle With Care (HWC) or CPI certification required within time frame specified in facility policy

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Experience

Six months of RN experience in a direct patient care setting preferred

Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric nursing strongly preferred

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