Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate - Adult Behavioral Health

This position offers a rewarding opportunity for a new graduate registered nurse to begin your nursing career in our 24-bed Adult Behavioral Health Unit. You will work with adults experiencing acute psychiatric conditions in a trauma-informed, patient-centered environment focused on stabilization and healing. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide direct nursing care, participate in unit governance and quality initiatives, and contribute to creating a therapeutic setting that empowers patients to achieve their recovery goals.

Clinical Setting

The Adult Behavioral Health Unit is a 24-bed acute psychiatric care setting dedicated to stabilizing adults with acute mental health conditions. The unit emphasizes trauma-informed care, patient-centered approaches, and evidence-based practices within a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients
• Engage patients and families throughout the continuum of care
• Monitor patient conditions and adjust care plans as needed
• Mobilize resources and collaborate with the care team to influence positive care outcomes
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills
• Foster team collaboration and delegate appropriately to other registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel
• Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality improvement initiatives
• Apply evidence-based practices to improve care processes
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety
• Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practice ethical decision-making
• Respect interdisciplinary roles and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care
• Pursue professional development and maintain required certifications
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation as needed
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of patients served and understand principles of growth and development across the lifespan

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
• Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where providing client nursing services
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency with computer functions including email, electronic health records, and digital platforms
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
• Ability to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies
• Ability to push/pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
• Willingness to wear protective clothing and equipment when exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Additional Information

A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.

Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth, telenursing, or virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) are located.

Physical Abilities Testing may be required. Additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.