Behavioral Health RN Lead & Shift Supervisor

Memorial Physician Practices; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health to support clinical, operational, and administrative excellence within the department. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, leadership, and adherence to hospital policies as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include supervising shifts, planning and documenting care, and ensuring quality nursing practice in accordance with treatment plans and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nursing required.
• Current RN license as required by state regulations.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies.
• Oversee and supervise the shift.
• Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc.
• Oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team.
• Monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician.
• RN will follow hospital policy for medication administration.
• RN will consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients.
• Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies.
• Assists/performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients

Skills

Patient care

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN License

CPR Certification

De-escalation Certification

Job description

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health to support clinical, operational, and administrative excellence within the department. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, leadership, and adherence to hospital policies as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include supervising shifts, planning and documenting care, and ensuring quality nursing practice in accordance with treatment plans and safety standards.