Behavioral Health Nurse (RN)

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Job description

Job Overview - Behavioral Health Nurse (RN):
Join our client in Columbus, GA, as a Behavioral Health Nurse (RN). In this role, you will provide patient care within a psychiatric or behavioral health setting, ensuring continuity and quality care during assigned shifts.

Compensation: $72,000 - $93,000/year
Location: Columbus, GA
Schedule: Day or Night Shift (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)

Responsibilities as the Behavioral Health Nurse (RN):

• Nursing Care: Provide, plan, and evaluate nursing care in accordance with patient care philosophy and department policies.
• Individualized Care: Facilitate goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with other shifts to ensure continuity of care.
• Patient Relations: Maintain positive relations with other nursing units and departments.
• Education: Participate in educational phases to enhance patient care practices.

Qualifications for the Behavioral Health Nurse (RN):

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required (Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred).
• Experience: 1.5+ years of Psychiatric/Behavioral Health bedside nursing required (Behavioral Health facility experience preferred).
• Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia or multi-state compact RN license.
• Certifications: BLS required; Handle with Care, CPI, and ACLS (preferred).
• Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.

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