Behavioral Health RN - Flexible PRN Shifts

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Clinical ladder eligibility

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Behavioral Health PRN to join the BHU team. You will provide direct patient care using the nursing process within an adult and geriatric psychiatric setting, collaborating with psychiatrists and a medical director.

You'll contribute to safe, therapeutic care, document accurately, and participate in performance improvement and on-call coverage as needed, supporting compassionate patient journeys every

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Active Kentucky license (single state or compact) required; if relocating, license must be updated to the new PSOR before employment begins.
• BCLS required.
• Handle with Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process in behavioral health, collaborating with the interprofessional team for a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Perform plan-of-care interventions including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other care activities.
• Document patient care in a timely and accurate manner and monitor patient condition with the care team.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and coordinate transfers, discharges, and referrals.
• Engage in learning needs assessment and deliver age-/culture-appropriate education to patients and families.
• Participate in unit and organizational performance improvement and be available for on-call duties as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Behavioral Health PRN to join the BHU team. You will provide direct patient care using the nursing process within an adult and geriatric psychiatric setting, collaborating with psychiatrists and a medical director.

You'll contribute to safe, therapeutic care, document accurately, and participate in performance improvement and on-call coverage as needed, supporting compassionate patient journeys every