Registered Nurse (RN) — Behavioral Health

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) — Behavioral Health role is an onsite, full-time position in Ottumwa, IA. Compensation is not specified. The RN provides clinical and administrative support to the behavioral health program. The nurse applies the nursing process to psychiatric patient care, administers prescribed treatments and medications, documents care, and coordinates with patients, families, and the clinical team. The role supports treatment planning, rehabilitation, and safe, consistent program operations.

What you'll do

• Provide psychiatric nursing care
• maintain therapeutic relationships
• complete assessments and daily medical-record documentation
• participate in treatment planning, meetings, discharge planning, and referrals
• review and transcribe physician orders
• administer and document medications and treatments
• conduct patient groups
• support admissions, discharges, and transfers
• follow restraint and seclusion policies
• help maintain a therapeutic milieu.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

rn

behavioral health

psychiatric nursing

ottumwa ia

patient assessments

medication administration

treatment planning

discharge planning

bcls

iowa rn license

therapeutic care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires graduation from a registered nursing program, current BCLS certification, an Iowa RN license or compact license permitting practice in Iowa, and Iowa mandatory reporter certificates for child and dependent adult abuse. Psychiatric nursing experience preferred.

About the employer

ATC - South Jersey Locations is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.