Registered Nurses - Part Time 7a-7p

Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute•Georgetown, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgetown Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is hiring part-time Registered Nurses for day shifts at its facility. Registered Nurses deliver general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for psychiatric or emotional disorders, support the hospital’s care philosophy, and help ensure patient safety and well-being by following clinical guidelines as part of a comprehensive treatment team. Shifts are 12 hours, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The role involves direct patient care, assessment and planning, medication administration, collaboration with psychiatrists and other behavioral health professionals, crisis intervention, and maintenance of a safe environment. Nurses document patient information and progress, maintain confidentiality and accurate medical records, and may perform administrative tasks such as filing, answering phones, typing, and entering progress notes. The job description is not all-inclusive, and employees may perform other related duties to meet the hospital’s ongoing needs.

Requirements

ADN or BSN from an accredited college or university.
Valid Texas RN license in good standing.
At least 2 years of clinical experience; behavioral healthcare, phone triage, or tele-health experience is preferred, or a combination of education and experience.
Must be at least 21 years old.
CPR is required; candidates are expected to pass a provided CPR course within 30 days of hire.
SAMA certification is required; candidates are expected to pass the provided class within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of patient rights, mental health laws, and regulations concerning psychiatric nursing and treatment of mentally and emotionally disturbed patients.
Knowledge of psychotherapy theories, principles, and techniques; symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients; and nursing principles and procedures for psychiatric care.
Knowledge of mental health diagnosis and treatment, medical and psychological terminology, psychotropic medications and their effects, and medication control, preparation, and administration.
Knowledge of treatment procedures, acute psychosis interventions, non-violent crisis intervention, and medical and psychiatric emergency procedures.
Ability to apply nursing care principles in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients and develop therapeutic relationships with them.
Ability to communicate effectively, remain calm in sensitive situations, and provide prompt, efficient, and responsive service.
Ability to exercise sound judgment when answering questions or releasing information and to analyze potential consequences of decisions or recommendations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to facilitate or co-facilitate process-oriented and didactic groups.
Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, and physical, and provide positive employment references.
With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to perform the physical activities described in the posting, including standing and walking for sustained periods, lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds, and repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motions.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
CPR/BLS certification is preferred.
Behavioral healthcare, phone triage, or tele-health experience.
Knowledge of abnormal psychology and psychiatric care for child, adolescent, or adult populations; psychopharmacy; basic teaching and training; problem-solving; organization and time management; and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including supporting patients’ social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules, and evaluating progress.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide appropriate patient care.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and staff.
Encourage patients to participate in support groups, social activities, and other therapeutic measures.
Conduct intake assessments and gather case histories through interviews with patients and relatives.
Plan and provide nursing care, assess patients’ medical and emotional status, and recommend treatment options.
Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff when designing treatment plans.
Administer medications, including psychotropic drugs, and document patient reactions.
Arrange further medical attention when necessary.
Help clients understand emotional disturbances and accept the need for treatment.
Use professional judgment to select appropriate interventions for patients in crisis.
Assess vital signs and pain, and ensure pain is treated.
Document patient information on medical charts and follow physicians’ written orders.
Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate records of treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results in accordance with standard record-keeping practices.
Comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures.
Perform administrative tasks, including filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
Organize activities and schedules for medical and non-medical tasks during a shift.