Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

What You’ll Do
The Psychiatric/Mental Health Residential Registered Nurse provides care to adolescents and/or young adults receiving treatment for mental health conditions in a 24/7 residential setting. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, the RN supports a safe, therapeutic environment and delivers developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive care. Key responsibilities include:
• Completing nursing assessments at admission and throughout treatment, and contributing to discharge planning and continuity of care
• Assessing and monitoring residents’ physical health, daily functioning, mental health symptoms, and response to treatment
• Administering medications and treatments, monitoring for side effects, and educating patients and families about medications
• Participating in treatment planning and collaborating with residents, families, providers, therapists, and direct care staff to support individualized care
• Utilizing therapeutic communication, deescalation techniques, and a respectful, trauma-informed approach
• Providing direct care staff with clinical guidance about patient needs and coaching them in challenging situations
• Continuously assessing psychological and environmental safety for patients and staff

What Makes You a Great Fit
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse License in state where you are applying (required)
• Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing, adolescent or young adult care, or a psychiatric residential treatment setting (preferred)
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize competing patient needs, manage multiple responsibilities, and adjust as conditions change
• A compassionate, patient-first mindset that supports you to reach the highest standards in delivery of care
• Dedication to safe practice, attention to detail, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration with an interdisciplinary team

Compensation Range: $37-$53 per hour depending on education and experience
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse License in state where you are applying (required)
• Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing, adolescent or young adult care, or a psychiatric residential treatment setting (preferred)
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize competing patient needs, manage multiple responsibilities, and adjust as conditions change
• A compassionate, patient-first mindset that supports you to reach the highest standards in delivery of care
• Dedication to safe practice, attention to detail, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration with an interdisciplinary team

Compensation Range: $37-$53 per hour depending on education and experience