Behavioral Health RN: Lead Care & Shift Oversight

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Behavioral Health to support clinical, operational, and administrative excellence in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes leadership during shifts and ensuring adherence to nursing policies while delivering high-quality patient care.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing, an active RN license, and CPR/De-escalation certification (or within 30 days of hire).

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• RN license current and in good standing per state regulations.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings per policies.
• Oversee and supervise the shift.
• Demonstrate leadership by delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, and meal supervision.
• Ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is delivered by the team.
• Monitor for changes in condition and respond, including physician notification when needed.
• Administer medications following hospital policy.
• Treat patients with empathy, dignity, and respect.
• Deliver quality nursing care to execute treatment plan goals per hospital policies.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing leadership

Documentation

Empathy and communication

Policy compliance

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Behavioral Health to support clinical, operational, and administrative excellence in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes leadership during shifts and ensuring adherence to nursing policies while delivering high-quality patient care.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing, an active RN license, and CPR/De-escalation certification (or within 30 days of hire).