Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Job Type: Federal
Company: Decypher
Category: Medical Services
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Decypher is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality behavioral health care. As a leader in providing professional, technology, and management solutions, Decypher values the experience, dedication, and compassion that each team member brings to our organization. Our commitment to excellence extends to all facets of our operations, supporting clients across federal, commercial, local, and state sectors.
As a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN), you will play a vital role within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, impacting patient lives by providing comprehensive behavioral health assessments, implementing individualized treatment plans, administering medications, and facilitating crisis interventions. This full-time opportunity is located onsite, offering a consistent schedule and a positive, collaborative work environment. Decypher takes pride in fostering a supportive workplace where your skills and expertise are recognized and rewarded.
In this position, you will ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Joint Commission standards while delivering age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care. The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) will work closely with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to promote optimal mental health outcomes. We invite you to advance your nursing career with Decypher, an organization that values diversity, respect, and inclusion.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Summary- Deliver comprehensive psychiatric nursing care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, to patients in a behavioral health setting.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Adhere to established clinical protocols and regulatory guidelines to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
- Work onsite in a structured healthcare environment with a consistent weekly schedule.
- Perform thorough behavioral health nursing assessments, including patient history, to inform care planning and delivery across the continuum of care.
- Utilize the nursing process to identify patient problems, establish nursing diagnoses, and develop targeted care plans.
- Write and implement nursing orders designed to achieve established patient goals and monitor progress towards these outcomes.
- Recognize and respond to psychiatric emergencies, utilizing crisis intervention skills and knowledge of emergent psychiatric disorders to initiate appropriate measures.
- Gather and analyze bio-psychosocial data relevant to the patient's general health, substance use history, and family dynamics.
- Monitor for signs and symptoms of withdrawal, relapse, and other psychiatric complications, intervening as necessary.
- Demonstrate strong skills in behavioral health assessment, triage, evaluation, and disposition for complex psychiatric cases, ensuring the level of care matches the clinical diagnosis and needs.
- Provide patient and family education to support understanding of behavioral health conditions, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
- Contribute to a safe and therapeutic environment, adhering to infection prevention protocols and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of all patient care activities in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Competitive salary package aligned with experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- Supportive, inclusive work culture emphasizing employee well-being and growth.
- Consistent work hours with no required overtime and closed on Sundays and federal holidays.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Current, active, full, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license or registration in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
- Minimum of three years of full-time experience within the last five years as a Registered Nurse in a behavioral health care setting.
- Demonstrated maintenance of skills as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse, verified through clinical skills checklist and manager review.
- Ability to work onsite during scheduled clinic hours without exceeding 40 hours per week.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and crisis intervention skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, supporting effective teamwork and patient rapport.
- Commitment to compassionate and culturally competent patient care.
- Experience in multidisciplinary behavioral health care environments.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain professional composure in high-pressure situations.
- Dedication to ongoing learning and professional growth in psychiatric nursing.
- This role requires adherence to infection control protocols, including use of gloves, gowns, surgical masks, N95 masks, or PAPR as appropriate.
- Physical requirements include working in environments with potential exposure to infection or contagious diseases.
- Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V).
- Located at a prominent medical facility, the position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven setting.
If you are a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) seeking a rewarding career with a respected organization, we encourage you to apply today by clicking the application button. Join Decypher and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in behavioral health care.