Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Position Overview

American Medical Administrators, Inc., is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our psychiatric team at Missouri Valley Regional Medical Center in Marshall, Missouri. The Psychiatric RN provides nursing care for patients experiencing acute mental health conditions, supporting stabilization, treatment, and recovery in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.

The ideal candidate is patient-focused, emotionally resilient, and committed to delivering quality behavioral healthcare while collaborating with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, therapists, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, emotional, and mental health status upon admission and throughout their stay.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Administer medications and monitor patients for therapeutic effects, adverse reactions, and changes in condition.
• Monitor patient behavior and identify signs of psychiatric distress, escalating symptoms, or potential safety concerns.
• Provide therapeutic communication, emotional support, and patient education.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive treatment environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to psychiatric emergencies, including suicidal ideation, self-harm risks, and aggressive behaviors.
• Participate in crisis intervention and de-escalation using approved, least-restrictive techniques.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient progress accurately.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on treatment planning, discharge preparation, and continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatment plans, coping strategies, and follow-up care.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, nursing standards, patient confidentiality, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri or eligibility for Missouri licensure.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous psychiatric, behavioral health, or inpatient nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with crisis intervention, patient observation, and behavioral de-escalation preferred.
• Current BLS certification or willingness to obtain as required by the facility.
• Strong communication, assessment, critical-thinking, and documentation skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Commitment to patient dignity, safety, confidentiality, and compassionate care.

Why Join Our Team?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ mental health and recovery.
• Collaborative environment with an interdisciplinary behavioral health team.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to build specialized experience in inpatient psychiatric nursing.

Join our team and help provide compassionate, quality care to individuals during some of their most challenging moments.

Pay: $36.00 - $44.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person