Behavioral Health RN | Day Shift + Sign-On Bonus

Lifepoint Health; Mayfield (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients, using the nursing process and collaborating with the interprofessional team to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

This full-time days shift (7a–7p) offers a sign-on bonus and opportunities for on-call coverage, ongoing education, and professional growth within Lifepoint Health.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire. Handle With Care (HWC) preferred.
• One year of experience preferred.
• ASLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process for behavioral health patients.
• Document patient care in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
• Coordinate care across disciplines (transfers, discharges, referrals, psychosocial support).
• Assess learning needs and deliver age- and culture-appropriate education.
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participate in performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Provide care and may be assigned on-call.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

Basic Life Support

ACLS

PALS

ASLS certification

On-call availability

One year of experience

Job description

Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients, using the nursing process and collaborating with the interprofessional team to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

This full-time days shift (7a–7p) offers a sign-on bonus and opportunities for on-call coverage, ongoing education, and professional growth within Lifepoint Health.