Behavioral Health RN

Title: Behavioral Health RN Location: Ottumwa, IA 52501 Salary: $63,000 - $86,000 Signing bonus: $15,000 sign on bonus - two year commitment Must-Haves Graduate of a Registered Nursing program. Current BCLS certification Current Iowa Registered Nurse License or compact state nursing license giving the ability to practice In Iowa. Job Description GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES - The registered nurse provides clinical and administrative support to the program. The RN performs therapeutic measures prescribed and delegated by the physician. Participates in patient education and rehabilitation and provides interpretation of treatment to the patient and the patient's family. The RN coordinates unit activities and assures accountability of all assigned tasks. SUPERVISOR - Behavioral Health Unit Director SUPERVISES -No Supervisory duties DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO • Demonstrates clinical knowledge of psychiatric nursing and maintains the highest quality of comprehensive patient care. • Displays effective communication skills as evidenced by the ability to maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, physicians and staff. • Is able to set limits as needed by recognizing potential behavior problems and does so in a caring and consistent manner. • Utilizes knowledge of growth and development, psychopathology, and psychosocial systems. • Has an accurate knowledge of psycho-dynamics and therapeutic processes as demonstrated by effective intervention and resolution of problems as they occur, and communication of the processes to others. • Displays understanding of family dynamics by responding appropriately to family members when needed. • Has a comprehensive knowledge of existing policies and procedures and utilizes the standards stated as evidenced by independent functioning and carrying out the philosophy of the Nursing Department. • Consistently documents in the medical record all pertinent clinical information on a daily basis and as set forth in policy and procedure manual. • Utilizes the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation. • Consistently completes all nursing assessments accurately with timeframes set forth in policy and procedure manual. • Participate in the initiation of master treatment plan along with other key program staff. • Attend treatment planning meetings and conferences to participate in patient's treatment process and progress. • Participate in discharge planning and referrals. • Utilizes treatment plan as means to communicate care to entire clinical team. • Demonstrates professional skills and performs the tasks needed to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care. • Examines physician orders for completeness, accuracy, clarity and questions when appropriate. Correctly transcribes orders and documents implementation. • Administers prescribed treatment and medications correctly. • Documents administration of medication and treatments completely and accurately on the Medication Administration Record and progress notes in the medical record. • Is privileged in restraint/seclusion and follows hospital policy. • Displays competency in medical aspects of patient care as evidenced by recognizing signs and symptoms of medical conditions, intervening appropriately and documenting adequately in the Treatment Plan and progress notes. • Conducts patient groups as evidenced by documentation in patient's medical record. • Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with leadership. • Demonstrates good organizational skills based on the needs of the patients and program as evidenced by following through on assigned tasks in a smooth and effective manner and determining priorities. • Has a basic understanding of appropriate staffing patterns and nursing care hours and able to maintain appropriate levels in absence of Nurse Manager. • Assumes supervision of nursing staff when directed by Nurse Manager. • Demonstrates skills in admission, discharge and transfer of patients. • Demonstrates a professional attitude and emotional stability when coping with stress, accepting guidance and evaluating own performance. • Acts as a role model, by utilizing professional standards, motivating peers and co-workers, stimulating growth and development in others. • Responsible for maintaining upgraded knowledge in psychiatric nursing by engaging in activities that will enhance current knowledge base. • Attends unit meetings as specified by Nurse Manager in order to receive current information, and assists the Nurse Manager in communication of this information to other staff members. • Complete all competency requirements in a timely manner. • Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by Nurse Manager. • Helps promote program through referral development and community education events as assigned by Nurse Manager. • Other Duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Current BCLS Certification • Demonstrate leadership, communication and interpersonal skills • General knowledge of psychiatric nursing practice EDUCATION • . Graduate of a Registered Nursing program EXPERIENCE Experience in psychiatric nursing is preferred. CERTIFICATE/LICENSE • Current RN license in the state of Iowa or a multistate license allowing to work in the state of Iowa • Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Certificates • BLS Interview Steps phone interview onsite interview Company Culture & Perks Our Mission Making communities healthier® Our Vision We want to create places where: People choose to come for healthcare, Physicians and providers want to practice, and Employees want to work. Our Core Values Champion patient care Do the right thing Embrace individuality Act with kindness Make a difference together WHAT WE DO For more than 125 years, we have been serving the community of Ottumwa and the citizens of Southeast Iowa. We are a regional health center providing a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more. WHO WE ARE Our high-quality medical staff, many of whom are board-certified, offer a complete range of services from family practice and internal medicine to specialties such as general surgery, gastroenterology, orthopedics, urology, cardiology, radiation oncology, and more. Our highly trained and dedicated associates work closely as a team to provide individualized, seamless care to our patients and caring support to families and friends. Thank you for the opportunity to serve your healthcare needs. Corporate Culture URL

Created: 2026-03-10