Lead Behavioral Health RN: Shift Oversight & Compassion

Memorial Physician Practices; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Registered Nurse for Behavioral Health to support clinical, operational, and administrative excellence within the department. The role includes supervising shifts, leading teams, and ensuring adherence to nursing policies and high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Nursing with an active RN license and CPR/De-escalation certification (or completion within 30 days).

Qualifications

• Associate's 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

• Will assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies
• Will oversee and supervise the shift
• Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc
• Will also 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
• Will 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

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Lifepoint Health in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Registered Nurse for Behavioral Health to support clinical, operational, and administrative excellence within the department. The role includes supervising shifts, leading teams, and ensuring adherence to nursing policies and high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Nursing with an active RN license and CPR/De-escalation certification (or completion within 30 days).