Psychiatric Nurse

About This Role

Providing direct nursing care, administering medications, conducting client assessments, and offering ongoing clinical support for individuals in IOP and PHP programs is the core of this role. The Psychiatric Nurse works with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care, promoting recovery and overall wellness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and monitor clients' physical and mental health status
• Administer and monitor prescribed medications in accordance with physician and nurse practitioner orders
• Observe, assess, and document client responses to medications and treatment interventions
• Provide medication education and health education to clients and families
• Monitor for medication side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and changes in mental status
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, case managers, and other treatment team members
• Participate in treatment planning and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Assist with crisis intervention and emergency response when needed
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Coordinate care with outside medical providers as appropriate
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, accreditation standards, and company policies
• Promote a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented treatment environment

Requirements

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted
• Minimum of one year of psychiatric, behavioral health, substance use disorder, or related nursing experience preferred
• Experience in IOP, PHP, outpatient behavioral health, or inpatient psychiatric settings preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) preferred
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications, behavioral health treatment, and crisis intervention preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment

About the Company

Prosperous Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services. It is a rapidly growing behavioral healthcare platform delivering exceptional mental health, substance use disorder, and integrated medical services across multiple levels of care, including inpatient treatment, outpatient services, telehealth, and psychiatric care. The network includes Prosperous Health Lake Hughes (104-bed inpatient campus), Prosperous Health San Juan Capistrano, Prosperous Health Rancho Palos Verdes, Prosperous Health Woodland Hills (outpatient programs), and Prosperous Health Virtual Care (statewide telehealth).