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PRN Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Mesa Springs

Fort Worth, Texas

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RNBehavioral HealthPsychiatricGeriatricSubstance Abuse

Posted Aug 9, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 9, 2026

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Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Position Summary This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. Essential Functions Will assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies Will oversee and supervise the shift Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc Will also oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician RN will follow hospital policy for medication administration RN will consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies Assists/performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients Additional Information Reports to: Nurse manager or Chief Nursing Officer FLSA- none exempt Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required. License: Current RN license as required by state regulations. Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Skills for this role

Patient assessmentTreatment planningMedication administrationShift managementStaff supervisionClinical assessment documentationPatient observationCare plan implementationDe-escalationPatient progress monitoringClinical team leadershipTask delegation

Certifications

CPRBLSDe-escalation

Requirements

  • Current RN license as required by state regulations
  • Associate's Degree in Nursing required
  • Current RN license as required by state regulations
  • CPR certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire
  • De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire
  • Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred
  • Experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred
  • BLS Certification
  • Behavioral health hospital experience

Living in Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth blends Western heritage with modern healthcare opportunities, offering nurses a lower-key alternative to neighboring Dallas. The Historic Stockyards district and a revitalized downtown create a distinct cultural identity. Affordable housing options appeal to relocating healthcare professionals seeking a balance of career growth and laid-back Texas living.

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Median gross rent
$1,509/mo
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