Assess patients' physical and behavioral health needs to develop and implement comprehensive nursing care plans. Coordinate care, administer medications, and maintain accurate medical records while communicating professionally with patients and physicians.
Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment is hiring Registered Nurses! Available Schedules: Full Time Day (7a-7p) Full Time Night (7p-7a) Sign On Bonus FT Day - $5,000 FT Night - $7,500 Pay Range: $35 - $42 per hour (depending on years of experience) Night Shift Differential: $5 per hour At Cedar Crest Hospital, we are proud to offer treatment across the age spectrum and treatment level. We treat children, teens, adults, and older adults who are facing major mental health concerns or chemical dependency at many levels of care.
REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
Develop and implement nursing care plans.
Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements. AHRN #LI-CCH #LI-SW2
Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current Registered Nurse (RN) license. Requires one year of nursing experience and certifications in CPR, de-escalation, and restraint.
Market context
Registered Nurse openings in Texas emergency care are often driven by ongoing hospital staffing needs and the pace of high-acuity patient flow. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an active RN license, emergency nursing experience, and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, plus comfort in high-stress settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certifications and emergency experience match the posting before applying.
