Behavioral Health RN - Make a Difference (PRN)

Lifepoint Health; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company"s

Clinical Ladder eligibility

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is seeking an RN for its Behavioral Health Unit in Somerset, KY. The PRN position involves delivering direct patient care to adults in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

The BHU team includes psychiatrists and a medical director onsite part time, with opportunities to participate in performance improvement and continuing education. License validation and BCLS are required; Handle with Care preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Active Kentucky license (single state or compact) required.
• BCLS required.
• Handle with Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process for behavioral health patients.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment and high-quality outcomes.
• Perform plan-of-care interventions including medication administration and clinical treatments.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Monitor and communicate patient condition to care team, physicians, patients, and families.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and coordinate transfers, discharges, and referrals.
• Educate patients and families with age- and culture-appropriate information.
• Participate in unit performance improvement and continuing education.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical software

English communication

Skills competency checklist

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is seeking an RN for its Behavioral Health Unit in Somerset, KY. The PRN position involves delivering direct patient care to adults in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

The BHU team includes psychiatrists and a medical director onsite part time, with opportunities to participate in performance improvement and continuing education. License validation and BCLS are required; Handle with Care preferred.