Registered Nurse RN

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Abilene invites applications for the Registered Nurse RN Days role. We focus on helping adolescents, adults and seniors manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges through innovative therapies.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (multiple plan options) – eligible start first of month after 30 days
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Daily pay
• Paid time off
• Competitive market compensation
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Registered Nurse leads milieu management and directs nursing staff, maintaining professional nursing practice standards and facilitating patient care.

• Use the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, evaluation) and formulate individualized care plans.
• Identify risk levels, precautions, and expected outcomes, including discharge planning; implement interventions and evaluate effectiveness.
• Apply knowledge of psychiatric disorders and nursing interventions to progress patients toward wellness.
• Administer medications safely, educate patients, recognize adverse drug reactions.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and decision‑making for quality care.
• Review, revise, and update medical records within guidelines and timelines; document care accurately.
• Communicate incomplete assignments and client needs to ensure continuity of care.
• Delegate duties appropriately and advocate for patient safety.
• Employ nursing knowledge to support facility and staff needs.
• Float among clinical services and perform other duties as assigned.

• Active RN license in the state of employment (or valid compact).
• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Preferred: one year of inpatient hospital experience.

• Adaptability to high‑stress environments and assessment of patient escalation.
• Effective oral and written communication with internal and external customers.
• Organized and culturally sensitive to diverse and special‑needs populations.
• Critical thinking for continuous patient‑care improvement.
• Self‑confidence and conceptual leadership abilities.
• CPR certification and completion of Oceans' behavioral health de‑escalation program.

The role involves 12‑hour rotating shifts, frequent interruptions, and a high‑pace, stressful atmosphere. Employees spend approximately 90% of their time in a building that protects from weather but not temperature changes. The environment may include disagreeable odors, sights, or unpredictable patient behavior.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care