Registered Nurse

Paradigm Treatment Centers·Austin, Texas

$33 - $40/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Registered Nurse · $33 - $40/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-16% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Austin, Texas ($39.28/hr, n=141)

499 similar openings in the Austin area · median $38.00/hr

$16.00/hr · lowesthighest · $130/hr

this role: $33.00/hrmedian $39.28/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 141 posted nursing roles in Austin, Texas rates. This role sits in the 37th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 16% below the Austin, Texas median for nursing roles.

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care, including medication management, nursing assessments, and clinical documentation within a residential mental health setting. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and continuity of care throughout the treatment journey.

About Altior Healthcare Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans.

With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas.

Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care.

For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives.

As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.

Job Summary As a Registered Nurse with Paradigm Treatment and Ridge RTC, you will provide direct patient care to individuals navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges within our residential treatment programs.

You will play a vital role on the multidisciplinary treatment team, supporting patients through assessment, medication management, and ongoing clinical care.

As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care within a residential mental health setting, supporting patients throughout their treatment journey while ensuring clinical excellence, safety, and continuity of care.

Responsibilities

Obtain and accurately document patient vital signs as needed throughout their stay in the residential facility. Plan and deliver comprehensive nursing assessments and interventions related to medications and psychiatric diagnoses. Conduct pre-admission triage and assess clinical appropriateness for admission as patients begin their treatment journey. Administer medications in accordance with organizational policies, best practices, and regulatory standards. Document nursing goals, interventions, and clinical outcomes in the patient’s medical record while actively participating in treatment planning. Ensure patient and staff safety by adhering to infection-control protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled-substance regulations. Collaborate closely with clinical and operations teams to support high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license and have previous experience in behavioral or mental health settings. Experience working in residential or inpatient environments with adolescents or young adults is preferred.

professional certificate
Registered Nurse
Triage
Patient care
Clinical judgment
Nursing assessments
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Medication management
Behavioral health
Clinical documentation
Mental health
Substance use treatment
Adolescent care
Infection-control

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $33 - $40/hr
Location: Austin, Texas
Posted: Aug 6, 2026
Application: Employer website

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