Psychiatric Registered Nurse

@ Gifted Healthcare
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Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Cookson, OK
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

A psychiatric hospital seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver mental health care, administer medications, monitor progress, and educate patients in a team setting.

Requirements

  • Experience with mental health care
  • Medication administration skills
  • Patient education abilities
  • De-escalation and safety training

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse license
  • Experience with behavioral health
  • Ability to work night shifts

Full job description

As a Psychiatric Registered Nurse, you provide direct mental health care in an on-site setting, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based treatment. You administer and monitor medications, track patient progress, document behavioral changes, and respond to distressed patients using de-escalation and safety practices. You also educate patients and families on symptoms, treatment options, and discharge plans while supporting coping skills and treatment adherence on night shifts.
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