Behavioral Health RN - Compassionate Patient Care

Lifepoint Health®; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Saline Memorial Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Behavioral Health RN to join a 29-bed unit. You will assess patient needs, administer treatments, and ensure safety while collaborating with RNs, LPNs, and CNAs to deliver compassionate care.

Education includes an Associate's degree; BSN preferred. RN license with Tennessee or a Compact State is required, plus BLS within 30 days. A focus on patient education and emotional well-being is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; BSN preferred.
• Licensed RN with Tennessee or Compact State and Tennessee paperwork.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Previous Behavioral Health experience required.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients using the nursing process.
• Administer medications, collect specimens, and perform treatments.
• Document care and monitor patient condition.
• Assist with activities of daily living and safety.
• Coordinate patient care across disciplines and with care team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Education

Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Saline Memorial Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Behavioral Health RN to join a 29-bed unit. You will assess patient needs, administer treatments, and ensure safety while collaborating with RNs, LPNs, and CNAs to deliver compassionate care.

Education includes an Associate's degree; BSN preferred. RN license with Tennessee or a Compact State is required, plus BLS within 30 days. A focus on patient education and emotional well-being is essential.