Registered Nurse (RN) Mental Health

The Registered Nurse-Mental Health provides psychiatric nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. This role delivers mental health services within a correctional healthcare environment while ensuring compliance with applicable policies, standards, and regulations. The position is responsible for assessing mental health needs, responding to psychiatric emergencies, coordinating care with providers, and supporting patients through crisis intervention and ongoing treatment. The RN also supervises assigned clinical support staff and contributes to quality improvement and staff development efforts.