Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care outcomes concerning clinical efficacy, quality metrics, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to established standards of care, including compliance with policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines relevant to the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Conduct comprehensive physical assessments and obtain detailed health histories.
• Implement health promotion strategies, provide counseling, and deliver patient education.
• Administer pharmacological therapies, perform wound care, and execute tailored interventions as per patient needs.
• Direct and supervise nursing and ancillary staff in the delivery of patient care.
• Delegate patient care responsibilities based on the scope of practice and competencies of the assigned healthcare personnel.
• Identify adverse clinical signs or symptoms and manage emergency situations with appropriate urgency.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among diverse stakeholders to relay care plans or actions, enhancing education for patients, families, and the healthcare organization.
• Coordinate referral appointments and arrange for specialty consultations as clinically indicated.
• Execute nursing services as stipulated in the contractual agreement.
• Engage in research initiatives aimed at advancing clinical practices and improving patient outcomes.

• Monday to Friday, with a total of 9 hours scheduled between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, inclusive of a one-hour lunch break.
• No weekend, on-call, or holiday duties.

• Education: An Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of relevant clinical experience within the last two years.
• License and Certification: Possession of an active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license from any state.
• Life Support Certification: Current AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Security Clearance: Capability to successfully undergo a government background check/security clearance process.