Registered nurses for the CTC Triage work with the crisis team to maintain a therapeutic environment and ensure safety for clients at all times. This person conducts assessments, administers medications, and provides nursing and behavioral health support for individuals staying in the 24-hour Crisis Treatment Center.
Knowledge, Skills, and Essential Functions
- Excellent written communication and computer skills for inputting clinical documentation
- Excellent verbal communication with clients, staff, and community providers
- Time management and organizational skills
- Stooping, bending, sitting, standing, and keyboarding for prolonged periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to be CPR and SAMA certified
- Valid driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation required
Education and Experience
- Current and unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience preferred
Hours: Hours 7:30AM - 7:30PM Rotating Days, every other weekend off
Salary: $29.00 Hourly/$60,320 Annual
$3.00 shift differential for weekends
Location: 301 Londonderry Waco, TX
Key words: Registered nurse, psychiatric nurse
Benefits:
Heart of Texas Region MHMR strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Employer paid Health Insurance
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Payroll Direct Deposit
10 paid Holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)
**Certain Requirements Needed**
Department: Crisis Treatment Center
This is a full time position