RN Behavioral Health

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult and adolescent patients with acute and chronic mental health disorders, conducting thorough mental status examinations, age-appropriate risk assessments (e.g., suicide, self-harm, aggression), and identifying behavioral patterns. Implement and manage individualized care plans, focusing on medication administration for psychotropic agents, managing side effects, facilitating therapeutic groups, and providing psychoeducation adapted for both adult and adolescent patients. Perform ongoing assessments of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive status, recognizing subtle changes, skillfully de-escalating crises, and intervening appropriately to ensure patient and staff safety across age groups. Collaborate effectively with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, case managers, and other behavioral health specialists to ensure an integrated and holistic approach to patient treatment and discharge planning for diverse age populations. Engage patients in therapeutic communication techniques, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention strategies to build rapport, encourage self-expression, and empower patients in their recovery journey. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient assessments, behaviors, interventions, medications, and responses, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements specific to mental health care for adults and adolescents. & THIS JOB OFFERS BOTH AN INCENTIVE AND RELOCATION: We are offering a $17,500 Sign-On Bonus in addition to relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements. Union Work Agreement: Shift Type - Variable Shift On call expectations: none Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other or every 3rd as schedule allows Job Requirements Required Qualifications Nursing Degree from an approved school of nursing New Graduate RN's welcome to apply Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the North Dakota Board of Nursing or Active Registered Nurse license in a compact state Working knowledge of clinical skills in delivery of patient care for behavioral health patients across the adult and adolescent lifespan Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within the orientation period and meets re-certification as required Note: Certifications like CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or other de-escalation training are often required or highly desirable for behavioral health units. Please confirm if this should be added or preferred. Good communication skills necessary for constant communication, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, and medical center staff Accountable for own conduct and promotes and supports positive working relationships among staff, between other disciplines, departments, families, visitors, and patients Maintains confidentiality