PRN Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Westpark Springs; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) match

Wellness program

Shift differential

Job summary

Westpark Springs Behavioral Health Hospital in Richmond, Texas, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for night shift to deliver compassionate psychiatric nursing care. You will assess patients, plan care, and supervise the shift while guiding staff to follow policies and ensure safe, effective treatment plans.

The role requires an active RN license, a 1-year psychiatric care background is preferred, and certifications in CPR and de-escalation within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• Current Registered Nurse license as required by state regulations.
• 1-year experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.
• CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings.
• Oversee and supervise the shift.
• Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc.
• Ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is delivered by self and team.
• Monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly, including notifying the physician.
• Follow hospital policy for medication administration.
• Provide care with empathy, dignity, and respect to patients.
• Deliver quality nursing care to execute treatment plans per hospital policies.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients.
• Identify patient needs and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care appropriate to patient condition and age.
• Document medical necessity accurately in the medical record.
• Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Perform timely and accurate QI assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Documentation

Patient assessment

Empathy

De-escalation

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

Westpark Springs Behavioral Health Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full-time Nights

Your Experience Matters

At Westpark Springs, Behavioral Health Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• 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
• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Why Join Us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• $Shift differential

What We're Looking For

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• Current Registered Nurse license as required by state regulations in which the facility operates.
• 1-year experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.
• CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

About Our Health System

Westpark Springs is a 72 bed hospital located in Richmond, Texas and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

EEOC Statement

Westpark Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Westpark Springs committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.