RN II - DCB 3A Psychiatric Unit (Day & Night Shift Opportunities)

UTHealth Houston•, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The RN assesses medical and psychiatric needs, develops and implements care plans, and evaluates patient outcomes. The role directs and supervises LVNs and Psychiatric Technicians and collaborates with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, patients, families, and community resources to support safe, effective treatment and discharge planning. Responsibilities also include administering medications and therapeutic interventions, responding to emergencies, maintaining accurate documentation, and advocating for patients throughout their care.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) status through the Texas Board of Nursing is required.
Current CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school and one year of nursing experience; or an Associate’s degree in Nursing and three years of nursing experience; or a three-year Nursing Diploma and two years of nursing experience; or an ADN with two years of experience at HCPC as a Staff Nurse I.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Must permanently reside and work in Texas.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs, plan and implement patient care activities, and evaluate patients’ responses to treatment.
Assist patients and families with discharge planning, including medication instructions, post-discharge safety, home care, potential problems, and appropriate follow-up support.
Participate in regularly scheduled team conferences and collaborate with healthcare providers on treatment, discharge planning, and care.
Serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and community agencies or resources.
Document patient care and outcomes according to hospital policy and accrediting agency requirements.
Administer medications and other physician-ordered therapeutic interventions.
Identify emergency situations and respond; may administer CPR or other first aid measures.
Stay current with nursing developments by attending seminars and workshops, communicating with peers, and reading relevant literature.
Direct and supervise care delivered by LVNs and Psychiatric Technicians.
Perform other duties as assigned.