Registered Nurse Psychiatric
About The Position
The Registered Nurse–Psychiatric provides direct and indirect patient care in a behavioral health setting. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates psychiatric nursing care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role involves coordinating treatment plans, administering medications, and supporting patients within the therapeutic milieu to promote safety and recovery. Bolivar Medical Center is a 164-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital serving Cleveland, Mississippi. It provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services and has a long-term care unit. The center is part of the ScionHealth community hospital network.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or a Compact State RN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required within the time frame specified in facility policy.
- Handle With Care (HWC) or CPI certification, required within the time frame specified in facility policy.
- Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in behavioral health nursing principles, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally dynamic environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in EMR and familiarity with behavioral health documentation standards.
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines and advocate for patient needs.
- Sensitivity to cultural, religious, and psychosocial factors influencing care.
- Physical and mental capacity to handle psychiatric emergencies and extended periods of activity.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Six months of RN experience in a direct patient care setting.
- Experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing.
Responsibilities
- Performs psychiatric assessments and formulates individualized care plans.
- Monitors patient condition, evaluates responses to care, and updates treatment plans.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments, including psychotropic medications.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living and therapeutic routines.
- Participates in therapeutic interventions, including group, family, or individual sessions.
- Provides patients and families with education about treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies.
- Coordinates patient care with the interdisciplinary team and supports discharge planning.
- Engages in crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation as needed.
- Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly.
- Maintains confidentiality and fosters a safe, therapeutic environment.
- Participates in staff training and orientation and acts as a role model for trauma-informed care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
