Registered Nurse Psychiatric

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric nursing care within the Behavioral Health Unit
• Perform initial health and mental health screenings
• Monitor and support patients with serious mental illness and suicide precautions
• Administer oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, topical, and limited intravenous medications
• Assess and document patient status changes, psychiatric symptoms, and suicide risk
• Respond to medical and behavioral health emergencies and provide stabilization
• Maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary behavioral health and medical teams

Requirements

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Texas
• Minimum one year of professional psychiatric nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE)
• Ability to pass a medical examination and background investigation
• U.S. citizenship and five-year U.S. residency

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in Psychiatric Nursing (ANCC)
• Experience in detention or correctional healthcare settings
• Proficiency in Spanish

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus

About the Company

IHMS USA, Inc. provides medical services to vulnerable populations, including individuals and families affected by conflict, disaster, or disease. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, IHMS delivers compassionate, high-quality healthcare services globally.