Registered Nurse at Burke Center – Lufkin, Texas

Location: Mental Health Emergency Center – Lufkin, TX
Position Number: P #176
Schedule: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | 7 shifts every 14 days | Rotating weekends & holidays
Salary: $66,560 annually

Burke is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at the Mental Health Emergency Center, a fast-paced, 24/7 crisis stabilization program. RNs in this role provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to adults experiencing acute mental health needs while collaborating closely with physicians, the Nursing Clinical Coordinator, and other clinical staff.

This position involves both direct patient care and coordination of critical services that ensure safe, effective treatment.

• Administer oral medications and injections

• Complete admission assessments, nursing assessments, and medication consents

• Answer inquiry calls regarding potential admissions

• Review medical records to determine appropriateness for admission

• Coordinate telehealth psychiatric assessments

• Collaborate with hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers

• Maintain constructive relationships with community stakeholders

• Provide patient education and complete required documentation

• Supervise LVN and Mental Health Specialist staff

• Manage medication inventory

• Participate in call rotation as needed

• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current RN licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing

• Preferred: One (1) year of experience in a medical or acute mental health setting

• Required: Texas RN license

• Required: Valid Texas driver’s license

• Ability to complete SAMA, CPR, and First Aid training

• Must have a driving record insurable by Burke’s insurance administrator

• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., walk, bend, kneel, and perform fine motor tasks

Registered Nurses at the Mental Health Emergency Center play a vital role in stabilizing individuals in crisis and supporting a highly collaborative clinical environment. This is meaningful, fast-paced work where your nursing expertise contributes directly to improving the lives of those in urgent need.