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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health (Days)

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Participate in the formulation of patient care plans.
• Attend weekly clinical staffing and review patient treatment plans.
• Provide medication education to patients and families.
• Observe and report patients’ emotional and mental status accurately in charts.
• Conduct teaching and educational groups as scheduled.
• Train LPNs and Mental Health Technicians in charting, vital signs, patient routines, and de-escalation techniques.
• Participate actively in Performance Improvement (PI) teams or other unit task forces.
• Maintain Therapeutic Options certification.
• Serve as a positive role model in language, dress, hygiene, and behavior.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma.
• Minimum 2 years of psychiatric/behavioral health nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency.

Preferred Qualifications

• De-escalation training.
• Recent travel nursing experience preferred but not required.

Additional Information

• Orientation for nursing travelers starts on Thursdays.
• Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered with adjusted terms.
• On-call pay applies with specific policies.
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.

This position involves working in a behavioral health setting during day shifts and requires strong clinical skills in psychiatric nursing, patient education, and team collaboration.