Registered Nurse; RN
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Mental Health Nurse
Registered Nurse (RN) Days $7k Sign On Bonus
Full-Time Registered Nurse – Day Shift – $7,000 Sign On Bonus
Location: Unity Psychiatric Care Huntsville, AL 35806, USA
Posted: February 4, 2026
DescriptionWe are hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the day shift at a psychiatric hospital. The RN will provide clinical oversight for day-to-day operations, deliver patient care in a therapeutic setting, administer IV medications, document nursing assessments, supervise mental health staff, and coordinate continuum of care.
Essential Functions- Perform comprehensive psychiatric nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Administer IV medications, venipuncture, and other nursing interventions authorized by state law.
- Document nursing notes and treatment plans in a clear, accurate, and current manner.
- Supervise non‑employee nursing staff and evaluate clinical performance.
- Provide patient and family education regarding medications, disease prevention, and basic living skills.
- Ensure a safe therapeutic environment and adherence to infection control practices.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient care discussions.
- Clinical experience in geriatrics or mental health nursing (minimum 1 year).
- Proficiency in IV administration, fluid/electrolyte balance, blood components, and venipuncture.
- Knowledge of seclusion and restraint policies and ability to recognize physiological distress.
- Excellent communication and conflict de‑escalation skills for potentially violent patients.
- Understanding of federal and state regulations regarding patient rights, abuse, neglect, and infection control.
- Proficiency with standard office software (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to learn HRIS/scheduling systems.
- Registered Nurse, current state license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current CPI certification.
- Frequent lifting up to 40 lb.
- Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling.
- Work in an environmental control hospital setting.
Our organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws. The organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities if a request for an accommodation is made.
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