Temp - Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:* Participates in developing and updating individualized patient care plans.

• Attends weekly clinical staffing meetings and reviews patient treatment plans.
• Provides medication education to patients and their families.
• Observes and reports patients' emotional and mental status changes to medical and clinical staff and ensures accurate documentation.
• Conducts educational and therapeutic groups according to the unit schedule.
• Trains LPNs and Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) on charting, vital signs, patient routines, and de-escalation techniques.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and unit task forces.
• Assists with educational, lecture, and marketing assignments as directed by management.
• Maintains current Therapeutic Options certification.
• Demonstrates professionalism and serves as a positive role model for patients and staff.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:* Minimum of 2 years of Psychiatric experience – REQUIRED.

• De-escalation training – PREFERRED.
• Recent travel experience – PREFERRED.
• Permanent address must be included in the candidate's profile.
• Local candidates will be considered at a reduced rate.

Note

Required certifications are preferred at submission. The facility will still review candidates who do not have them or cannot provide active copies. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:* BLS (AHA)

• NIH

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:* Active Oklahoma License.