The Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals across the lifespan for children, adolescents, adults, and families. This role involves clinical assessment, crisis intervention, medication administration, psychoeducation, and multidisciplinary care planning. Operating through a trauma-informed lens, the RN helps patients and families navigate mental health challenges, stabilize acute conditions, and work toward holistic recovery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Perform comprehensive psychiatric and physical health nursing assessments for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients upon admission and throughout treatment.
- Identify risk factors, including self-harm, suicidal ideation, aggression, substance use, and medical comorbidities; implement appropriate monitoring protocols.
- Formulate, evaluate, and update individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Administer psychiatric and general medications as prescribed, monitoring for therapeutic efficacy, side effects, and potential adverse reactions.
- De-escalate behavioral crises and acute distress using trauma-informed care principles and least-restrictive intervention techniques.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and clinical staff in compliance with organizational and regulatory safety standards.
- Conduct regular safety rounds and coordinate emergency response protocols when needed.
- Facilitate family-centered care by involving parents, legal guardians, and support systems in care planning, progress updates, and discharge preparations.
- Deliver age-appropriate psychoeducation to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medication management, and coping strategies.
- Guide families toward community support resources, outpatient mental health services, and crisis support networks.
- Active participation in interdisciplinary clinical rounds, case consultations, and discharge planning meetings with psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, and case managers.
- Document clinical evaluations, treatment responses, medication administration records (MAR), and critical incidents accurately within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in accordance with clinical compliance standards.
- Ensure seamless care transitions between inpatient, residential, outpatient, and community-based settings.
Qualifications- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
- Active, Registered Nurse (RN) license in the District of Columbia.
- 2+ years of experience in a behavioral health care setting
- Experience with Credible is a plus
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certifications are required.
- Experience providing services to an adult and/or child population with chronic mental illness
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits:- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement and Life Insurance with employer match
- Hybrid work schedule
- 2 weeks accrued PTO
- 2 weeks accrued Sick Leave
- 8 paid company holidays
- Loan Repayment - Eligible employees can receive up to $50,000 in student loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)!
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Salary: $85,000-$92,000 annually, based on experience
