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

Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric / Behavioral Health

Location: Oklahoma
Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Call: No Call
Weekends: As Needed
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of psychiatric experience

Job Description

• Participate in the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans.
• Attend weekly clinical staffing meetings and review patient treatment plans.
• Provide medication education to patients and their families.
• Observe and accurately document patients’ emotional and mental status, reporting relevant changes to medical and clinical staff.
• Conduct educational and therapeutic groups according to the APU schedule.
• Train LPNs and Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) on charting, vital signs, patient routines, and de-escalation techniques.
• Participate in performance improvement (PI) teams and other unit-based initiatives.
• Support educational, lecture, or marketing assignments as directed by the manager.
• Maintain current Therapeutic Options certification.
• Serve as a positive role model by maintaining professional conduct, appropriate attire, hygiene, and communication.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of psychiatric experience — Required
• Current Oklahoma RN license — Required
• BLS certification (AHA) — Required
• NIH certification — Required
• De-escalation training — Preferred
• Recent travel nursing experience — Preferred