RN Behavioral Health

Assess patients' physical and behavioral health needs, develop nursing care plans, and maintain medical records while educating families. Administer medications accurately, document controlled substance counts, and notify physicians of significant status changes or medical emergencies. Coordinate unit activities, communicate therapeutically with patients and visitors, and ensure physicians' verbal orders are transcribed appropriately. Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently while demonstrating knowledge of universal precautions and state Nurse Practice Act regulations. Work three 12-hour shifts every other weekend at Cross Creek Hospital's 90-bed acute inpatient psychiatric facility.