Behavioral Health RN — Shift Lead & Care

Lifepoint Health®; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse to support behavioral health services. The role focuses on clinical excellence, operational and administrative duties within the department.

You will assess patients, supervise shifts, lead the team, monitor changes in condition and coordinate care according to policies. A RN license, Associate degree and CPR/De-escalation certification are required or obtained within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Current RN license per state regulations.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan care within set timeframes; document findings.
• Oversee and supervise the shift.
• Demonstrates leadership by delegating tasks and supervising groups.
• Ensure nursing policies and high-quality patient care are followed by all team members.
• Monitor patient condition changes and notify the physician when needed.
• Follow hospital policy for medication administration.
• Provide empathetic, respectful interactions with patients.
• Deliver care aligned with the treatment plan and nursing competencies.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Documentation

Empathy

Team supervision

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Lifepoint Health in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse to support behavioral health services. The role focuses on clinical excellence, operational and administrative duties within the department.

You will assess patients, supervise shifts, lead the team, monitor changes in condition and coordinate care according to policies. A RN license, Associate degree and CPR/De-escalation certification are required or obtained within 30 days.