Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Part‑Time)

About the role

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse provides professional psychiatric nursing care to acutely and chronically ill patients in a secure treatment facility, working under the Director of Nursing.

Key responsibilities

• Implement psychiatric nursing protocols, carry out physicians’ orders, and administer medication therapy.
• Collect and document clinical data, vital signs, and patient observations.
• Assist with patient admissions, assessments, discharge planning, and crisis intervention.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs and psychiatric technicians.
• Participate in individual and group counseling sessions, family conferences, and therapeutic activities.

Required profile

• Associate’s degree, Diploma or BSN in nursing from an accredited program.
• Current RN license in Nebraska or a compact state recognized by the Nebraska Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification, first aid, and Crisis Prevention Intervention training within six months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Required skills

• Medication administration and monitoring.
• Basic procedures such as catheterization, respiratory therapy, blood draws, ostomy care, and ECG.
• Documentation of patient records and shift‑change reporting.
• Ability to operate computers and related equipment.