Behavioral Health RN - Day Shift, $15K Sign-On Bonus

Lifepoint Health; Etowah (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah, TN is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join a 24-bed unit focused on dementia with behavioral disturbances. This full-time day shift (7:00 am–7:00 pm) includes rotating weekends and offers a collaborative, patient-centered environment dedicated to compassionate care and recovery.

You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, supervise staff, coordinate transfers, and document care while working with a dedicated team to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; BSN preferred.
• BLS certification required at hire; PALS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care in collaboration with the patient.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during shifts.
• Determines staffing levels and assignments based on census and acuity.
• Provides direct patient care as needed; documents care.
• Coordinates transfers, admissions, discharges as needed; ensures equipment and supplies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

BLS Certification

PALS within 6 months

Education

Associate's degree, BSN preferred

Job description

Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah, TN is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join a 24-bed unit focused on dementia with behavioral disturbances. This full-time day shift (7:00 am–7:00 pm) includes rotating weekends and offers a collaborative, patient-centered environment dedicated to compassionate care and recovery.

You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, supervise staff, coordinate transfers, and document care while working with a dedicated team to