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Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Psychiatric hospital in DeSoto, Texas

Intake Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 9
Full-timeDeSoto, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An ADN or BSN from an accredited college or university is required.
  • A valid Texas RN license in good standing is required.
  • A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience is required; behavioral healthcare, phone triage, telehealth, case management, or a combination of education and experience is preferred.
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
  • CPR and a Behavior Managing Program credential must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
  • Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and physical, and provide positive employment references.
  • Knowledge of patient rights and laws related to mental health, psychiatric nursing regulations, and treatment of mentally and emotionally disturbed patients is required.
  • Knowledge of group and individual psychotherapy theories, principles, and techniques, and of symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients is required.
  • Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in mental health diagnosis and treatment, professional nursing principles and procedures for psychiatric patient care, and the social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders are required.
  • Knowledge of medical and psychological terminology, medications including psychotropic drugs and their effects on psychiatric patients, and medication control, preparation, and administration is required.
  • The ability to organize activities and schedules for medical and non-medical tasks for child, adolescent, and adult patients during a shift, and to serve as a clinical and interpersonal role model, is required.
  • Knowledge of treatment procedures, interventions for acute psychosis, non-violent crisis intervention, and medical and psychiatric emergency procedures is required.
  • Knowledge of abnormal psychology in child and adolescent psychiatric populations and its application to child, adolescent, or adult care is required.
  • Familiarity with psychopharmacy and psychotropic medications for child, adolescent, or adult psychiatric populations is required.
  • The ability to apply professional nursing care principles and procedures in evaluating and treating psychiatric patients and to develop therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients is required.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and remain calm in sensitive situations requiring tact and diplomacy is required.
  • The ability to exercise judgment when answering questions and releasing information, and to analyze the consequences of decisions and recommendations, is required.
  • Applicants must be able to perform the stated physical demands, including sustained standing and walking, lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds, and the listed reaching, grasping, sensory, communication, and repetitive-motion activities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional nursing care according to hospital policies and procedures by assessing patient needs, planning and implementing nursing care, evaluating progress, modifying care plans, and teaching patients and families.
  • Direct nursing support staff through appropriate delegation and supervision.
  • Provide direct patient care, including supporting social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules, and evaluating patient progress.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide appropriate patient care.
  • Maintain a safe environment for staff and patients.
  • Encourage patients to use support groups, social activities, and other therapeutic measures.
  • Conduct intake assessments by interviewing patients and relatives to gather case histories.
  • Make nursing diagnoses of patients’ medical and emotional status and recommend treatment options.
  • Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff to design treatment plans.
  • Administer psychotropic drugs and other medications and document patient reactions.
  • Arrange further medical attention when necessary.
  • Help clients understand emotional disturbances and accept the need for treatment.
  • Maintain accurate written charts and records of patient activities and progress, and comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures.
  • Use professional judgment to select appropriate intervention techniques for patients in crisis.
  • Monitor vital signs related to pain and ensure pain is treated.
  • Document patient information on medical charts and follow physicians’ written orders.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate records of treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to medical record-keeping standards.
  • Perform administrative tasks, including filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
  • Perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bilingual English and Spanish ability is a plus.
  • BLS, ACLS, and CPI certifications are a plus.
  • Basic teaching and training skills are helpful.
  • Problem-solving, organizational, time-management, and crisis-intervention skills are desirable.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to facilitate or co-facilitate process-oriented and didactic groups are desirable.

About the Company

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Psychiatric hospital in DeSoto, Texas

Dallas Behavioral is a private psychiatric hospital in DeSoto, Texas, treating children, adolescents and adults in the Dallas area. It provides inpatient care for acute mental health needs and structured outpatient treatment for people who need support while living at home. Programs address conditions such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, as well as mental illness combined with substance use. Psychiatrist-led teams assess each patient and use talk therapies to build a treatment plan around the person's clinical needs. The hospital also coordinates discharge plans and follow-up appointments with patients, families and community providers.

Company size
201-500
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