(1975) Registered Nurse, Diversion Center (7am – 7pm)

This position performs professional nursing duties as assigned in a 10 bed, 48-hour behavioral health care unit. This Registered Nurse (RN) must possess strong knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of working with individuals with psychiatric and mental health and or medical concerns.

Responsibilities include:

1. Nursing triage and assessment upon admission
2. Medication administration and monitoring
3. Education regarding diagnosis
4. Providing RN delegation and training to support staff within the center
5. Assessing and completing nursing care plans
6. Communicating findings with the treatment team

This RN must have the ability to communicate effectively with diverse cultures and socio-economic populations. Tasks and documentation of services are provided in accordance with accepted legal and ethical nursing standards.

This RN will work a 12-hour day shift with rotating weekends and the ability to create your own block schedule.

The RN will be directed/supervised by the Director of Nursing for clinical matters such as, but not limited to medications, pharmacy, injections, genetic testing, phlebotomy/laboratory matters and clinical assessments. The RN will be directed/supervised by the Center Director for administrative matters such as, but not limited to requesting time off, scheduling and office flow. Personnel concerns will be addressed in coordination by both the Director of Nursing & Center Director.

Location: Georgetown

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Graduated from an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas with at least 2 years recent nursing experience in behavioral health and or substance use nursing. Experience can be in any inpatient, outpatient, or residential treatment type setting.
2. Ability to work collaboratively and be part of a multidisciplinary professional team.
3. Computer literate with working knowledge of Windows/MS office applications.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5. Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain approved driver’s status throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. ANCC Psychiatric/Mental Health Certification or CARN certification
2. Experience working with individuals with behavioral health, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, ER or primary care
3. Bilingual in Spanish

Why join our team?

BTCS Values our team members and believes it is important to reward and compensate our team members for their contribution to our success. BTCS offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals.

Additional Perks:

• Employee Referral Awards
• Licensure Supervision
• Licensure Renewal Fee Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Educational Leave
• Competitive Pay Differentials for Applicable Positions