1st Shift Behavioral Health Nurse (RN, LPN, CNA) - Part - Time - Saturday & Sunday

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Behavioral Health Nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team at a small, 32-bed boutique-style residential treatment center. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health and/or substance use support and nursing care to individuals across diverse settings. Your expertise will help promote recovery, resilience, and well-being for patients facing behavioral health challenges. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through energetic engagement and expert clinical care.

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, mental status exams, and behavioral observations to inform individualized care plans
• Administer medications and treatments such as psychotropic drugs, IV infusions, and botulinum toxin treatments with precision and adherence to protocols
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate patient-centered treatment
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing acute behavioral episodes or psychiatric emergencies
• Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, medication management, and coping strategies to foster recovery and independence
• Document all patient interactions accurately within Electronic Health Record , ensuring compliance with medical documentation standards

Requirements

• Valid nursing license or certifcation (RN, LPN,)
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Proven experience in behavioral health nursing within hospital medicine, emergency room settings, or outpatient clinics
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for efficient documentation and patient management
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications administration including injections and IV infusions
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Strong understanding of mental health assessments, trauma medicin...