About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Confidential Client is seeking an Inpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse to deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health setting. Typical responsibilities include:

• Conduct mental health assessments and ongoing nursing evaluations
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized nursing care plans
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic response per policy
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when required
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team (psychiatry, social work, therapy)
• Document care, clinical observations, and safety plans accurately and timely
• Apply evidence-based practice and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Follow established protocols for patient safety and safe patient handling

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Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following baseline requirements:

• English language proficiency sufficient for safe, documented patient care and recordkeeping
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing approved by an appropriate accrediting agency (ACEN or CCNE) OR completion of an accredited bridge/master’s-level program with coursework equivalent to a BSN where applicable
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception may apply for eligible candidates who are completing licensure; temporary appointments are possible while actively pursuing RN licensure in accordance with applicable policy
• Foreign-educated nurses must provide recognized degree equivalency validation when required
• Compliance with applicable federal qualification standards and any required credential verification

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Experience & Grade Guidance

• Mental health or behavioral health experience is preferred but not required
• Grade/level placement may depend on education and years of nursing experience:
  • Entry-level nursing roles accept an ADN or diploma (no prior professional experience required)
  • Higher levels typically require a BSN and/or 1–2 years of relevant professional nursing experience or an MSN for advanced levels
  • Leadership, professional development, and evidence-based practice expectations increase at higher grade levels

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• This is an inpatient role that involves direct patient care and may include prolonged walking, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, moderate lifting, and use of safe patient handling protocols
• Duties may require participation in team responses to patient crises and adherence to facility safety procedures

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Compensation range (provided by Confidential Client): $82,817 - $149,876 per year
• Employment type: Contract, Full time
• Location: Muskogee, OK

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Why Join

• Work for a Confidential Client in Healthcare & Nursing focused on high-quality inpatient behavioral health care
• Competitive pay and opportunities to develop mental health nursing skills
• Careertakes can provide access to additional matched roles and career resources

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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