Behavioral Health RN
Lawton, OK
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights, Flexible
Referral Bonus

RN – Psych | 12-Hour Nights

Shift & Contract Details

• Shift: 12-Hour Nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Call: No call.
• Weekend: As needed.
• Rate: $75
  Local Candidates Accepted at Reduced Rate

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Psychiatric (Psych) experience.
• Active Oklahoma RN license.
• Must have experience in patient care planning and psychiatric patient management.
• Must maintain Therapeutic Options certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• De-escalation training.
• Recent travel nursing experience.

Required Certifications

The facility requires the following certifications but will still review candidates who do not have them or cannot provide active copies:

• NIH
• BLS (AHA)

Job Responsibilities

1. Contribute to developing and updating patient care plans.
2. Attend weekly clinical staffing meetings and review patient treatment plans.
3. Provide medication education to patients and their families.
4. Observe patients' emotional and mental conditions and report changes to medical and clinical staff.
5. Ensure accurate and timely patient chart documentation.
6. Conduct teaching and educational groups according to the APU schedule.
7. Train LPNs and MHTs on:
   • Charting
   • Vital signs
   • Patient routines
   • Proper vital sign monitoring
   • De-escalation techniques
8. Participate in Performance Improvement (PI) teams or other unit task forces.
9. Accept educational, lecture, or marketing assignments from the manager.
10. Maintain current Therapeutic Options certification.
11. Maintain professional behavior, communication, dress, hygiene, and act as a positive role model.