Staff Nurse - PRN

Banyan Brand•Milford, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a qualified and compassionate Staff Nurse (RN) to provide direct nursing care in inpatient behavioral health, mental health, and substance use treatment programs. This clinical role focuses on patient safety, timely medical intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and regulatory compliance in a structured treatment environment. The Staff Nurse serves as a key member of the clinical team, supporting medical providers, nursing leadership, and treatment staff while maintaining accurate documentation, ethical standards, and accreditation readiness. The position is per diem with an as-needed schedule and is on-site in Milford, Delaware. It reports to the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Delaware.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Working knowledge of nursing standards of care for patients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses.
Strong clinical assessment, documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, and composure in high-stress or emergency situations.
Understanding of patient confidentiality, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Nice To Haves

Two years of nursing experience preferred.
Experience in inpatient substance use disorder treatment and co-occurring mental health disorders strongly preferred.
Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care under the supervision of the medical provider, in accordance with medical protocols and standards of practice.
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and required admission documentation within established timeframes.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments and provide medication education as indicated.
Assess patient medical needs, determine urgency, and initiate appropriate interventions, referrals, or emergency response.
Monitor psychiatric symptoms, medication effectiveness, and safety concerns, and report changes to nursing leadership, providers, or the treatment team.
Use clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk assessment, de-escalation, and patient safety interventions.
Transcribe, document, and implement provider orders accurately, including verbal orders when permitted.
Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to support integrated patient care.
Communicate patient health concerns to nursing and clinical leadership and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete electronic medical record documentation in accordance with licensure, accreditation, and organizational standards.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Support medication management and controlled substance processes with Compliance and nursing leadership, as applicable.
Maintain required certifications, training, and continuing education.
Participate in in-service education, department meetings, and staff meetings as required.
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and effective teamwork in a regulated healthcare environment.
Perform additional duties as assigned within scope of practice.