Overview

RN Behavioral Health (Adult)

Provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to adult patients in an on-site behavioral health unit. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, manage and administer medications, and monitor safety risks. Respond to behavioral crises using effective de-escalation techniques and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.


Key Duties

  • Perform detailed psychiatric and behavioral health assessments
  • Manage medication administration and monitor therapeutic response
  • Assess and address safety risks and behavioral changes
  • De-escalate crisis situations and coordinate immediate care needs
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and an interdisciplinary team
  • Help develop and implement individualized treatment plans

Qualifications & Skills

  • Current RN licensure
  • Strong clinical judgment and patient assessment skills
  • Medication management and monitoring abilities
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation competence
  • Effective teamwork and communication within an interdisciplinary care model