Behavioral Health RN
Edmond, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Behavioral Health

Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Registered Nurse (Direct Care)

Job Description

Provide nursing care to patients with a range of behavioral health issues under general supervision in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include:

• Managing an assigned group of patients
• Documenting patient responses and changes in physician orders
• Assisting physicians with examinations and minor procedures
• Monitoring physiological data and intervening as needed
• Administering medications, IV infusions, and blood products
• Delivering competent patient care
• Communicating care plans with patients and families
• Making referrals for patient care needs
• Delegating tasks to support staff

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience within the last year
• Behavioral health experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification

Skills

• Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors
• Basic computer skills

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / Not required

This position is ideal for an RN with behavioral health experience seeking a 13-week hospital assignment in Oklahoma.