Location: Mental Health Emergency Center – Lufkin, TX
Position Number: 443
Salary: $73,834 annually
About the Role
Burke is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Night Shift at the Mental Health Emergency Center in Lufkin, TX. This position is part of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing nursing care services to acutely mentally ill adult residents in a 24-hour emergency psychiatric setting.
Under the clinical direction of a physician and Nursing Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care, coordinates emergency healthcare needs, assists with psychiatric admissions, and supports continuity of care for individuals experiencing mental health crises.
This role requires strong clinical judgment, organization, flexibility, and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced behavioral health environment.
What You’ll Do
- Administer oral medications and injections
- Complete admission and nursing assessments
- Obtain medication consents and maintain medication records
- Take inquiry calls regarding potential admissions
- Review medical records to determine appropriateness for admission
- Coordinate psychiatric assessments utilizing telehealth equipment
- Coordinate emergency healthcare needs with medical providers
- Maintain medication inventory and documentation
- Provide patient education and support
- Supervise LVN staff and Mental Health Specialist staff
- Maintain positive working relationships with community stakeholders
- Complete additional duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners
- Six (6) months experience as a licensed RN working in a medical or mental health setting
- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary treatment environment
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Valid Texas driver’s license
What Helps You Stand Out
- Experience working in psychiatric or emergency mental health settings
- Experience supervising clinical support staff
- Familiarity with telehealth services and psychiatric admissions
- Strong crisis intervention and problem-solving abilities
Key Skills
- Nursing assessment and patient care
- Crisis intervention and emergency response
- Medication administration and documentation
- Communication and teamwork
- Leadership and staff supervision
- Organization and attention to detail
Work Schedule
- 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- 5/2 rotation schedule
- Every other weekend off
- May be required to work holidays on a rotating basis
Licenses & Certifications
- Texas license as a Registered Nurse required
- Valid Texas driver’s license required
- Must be physically able to complete SAMA, CPR, and First Aid training modules
- Driving record must be insurable by Burke’s insurance administrator
Physical Requirements
- Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to walk, bend, and kneel as needed
- Fine motor skills required for legible handwriting and typing
Why Burke?
Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing compassionate behavioral health services across East Texas. As a Registered Nurse at the Mental Health Emergency Center, you’ll play a critical role in supporting individuals during times of crisis while working alongside a collaborative and dedicated treatment team.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or disability unless such characteristics are bona fide occupational requirements.
Applicants must provide proof of identity and employment authorization as part of the hiring process. All final candidates are subject to background and driving record checks as part of Burke’s pre-employment screening process.
