Psychiatric Registered Nurse – (Psych RN) Behavioral Health Clinic

​Psychiatric Registered Nurse – Psych RN

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Psychiatric

LOCATION: Outpatient Clinic - Nashville, Tennessee

SHIFT: M-F 8am-4:30pm

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Psychiatric nursing plays an important role in the healthcare field. This form of nursing offers a high level of independence and dignity to patients and their family members. Over 7 million people in the U.S. require the services of a home health nurse due to a permanent disability, acute illness, terminal illness, or long-term health issue. This area of nursing is among the fastest growing of all nursing areas. The skills of a home health nurse make the needs of patients and family members a huge priority.

Job Description:

Psychiatric nurses work as registered nurses to care for and support patients who have mental disabilities. Psychiatric nurses evaluate the needs of their patients, and they administer treatments and therapies that allow these patients to function as normally as possible.

We are looking for a passionate Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to join our elite team of healthcare professionals and make a difference, one patient at a time.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluating mental health needs of patients.
• Developing treatment plans.
• Providing psychotherapy services.
• Providing personal care.
• Coordinating with families, doctors, and other health professionals.
• Administering medications.
• Observing and recording patient behavior.
• Performing physical exams and diagnostic tests.
• Collecting patient health histories.
• Counseling patients and their families.
• Educating patients about treatment plans.

Job Benefits:

• Unique, rewarding opportunity caring for patients in their homes
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K 
• Paid time off for full-time staff

Requirements:

• Current RN license as required by state 
• Associate Degree in Nursing. 
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• A minimum of one (1) years of recent acute psychiatric experience or certification from an accredited psychiatric program.
• Acute care experience in medicine and surgery in a hospital setting strongly preferred. 
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.