Registered Nurse (Float)(Houston)

Job TitleEssential Functions:Assess and evaluate patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients. Develop, discuss, and communicate a plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family to address identified needs. Evaluate the patient's response to the care provided; modify care upon response elicited. Coordinate nursing care and patient/family education for psychiatric patients through the use of the nursing process. Travel to other facilities as needed and/or as instructed. Report to work in a timely manner and adhere to policies, procedures, and processes. Perform other job duties as needed and/or as assigned.QualificationsMust be a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. A minimum of 3 years of experience in nursing, substance disorders, and/or behavioral health is preferred. Requires intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and intermediate knowledge of electronic medical record documentation/utilization in a paperless setting. Must be able to effectively communicate in English via verbal and written means.License and CertificationsMust hold a current state Registered Nurse license. BLS certification is required upon hire. De-escalation training is required within 30 days of hire.