Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Nurse

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with psychiatric, behavioral, and mental health conditions

• Conduct thorough assessments, including mental status examinations and risk evaluations

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans

• Administer and monitor psychotropic and other prescribed medications

• Perform crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed

• Monitor patients for safety risks, including suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and interdisciplinary teams

• Support patients during detoxification and withdrawal protocols (CIWA, COWS)

• Provide patient and family education on mental health conditions, medications, and coping strategies

• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records (EMR)

• Ensure compliance with facility policies, regulatory standards, and patient confidentiality

• Participate in admission assessments, treatment planning, and discharge coordination