RN Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - adults
Location :
Lawton OK 73505
Job Type :
Direct
Reference Code :
18380
Hours :
Full Time
Travel :
No
Relocation :
No
Job Industry :
Healthcare - Health Services
Job Category :
Nursing
Job Description :
RN Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Description: RN Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Responsibilities and Duties
- Responsible for directing or supervising care delivered by mental health assistants/ technicians, and less-experienced RNs
- Administers medication and maintains clinical charts. Observes, records, and initiates appropriate action concerning client reaction to medication and therapeutic procedures
- Assists in assessment of clients’ mental status on a daily basis
- Provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions
- Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members
Required Qualifications :
Qualifications: RN Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
- Ability to adapt to working in different facilities is essential
- Preference given to those with 1 year or more of RN Behavioral Health experience
- RN license or equivalent education
- Preferred knowledge and experience working with administration of psychotropic medications
- Preferred knowledge of psychiatric nursing, practices, techniques and procedures
- Preferred experience working in a psychiatric setting
- Preferred certification in mental health nursing
Benefits: RN Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Our Employees receive: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, Life Insurance/AD&D,
Supplemental Group Life, Short and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Extended Illness
Bank (EIB), Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program, and company discounts.
RN Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
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