RN-Psychiatric

About Us

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day to day interactions with our patients and team mates.

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse–Psychiatric provides direct and indirect patient care within a behavioral health setting. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychiatric nursing care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role includes coordination of treatment plans, medication administration, and support within the therapeutic milieu, promoting patient safety and recovery.

Required Skills

Experience:

• Six months of RN experience in a direct patient care setting preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric nursing strongly preferred.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

License/Certifications:

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or Compact State RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame specified in facility policy.
• Handle With Care (HWC) or CPI certification required within time frame specified in facility policy.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in behavioral health nursing principles, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally dynamic environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in EMR and familiarity with behavioral health documentation standards.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and advocate for patient needs.
• Sensitivity to diverse cultural, religious, and psychosocial factors influencing care.
• Physical and mental capacity to handle psychiatric emergencies and extended periods of activity.