Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Compassionate Care Leader

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Health, dental, vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Parental leave

FMLA leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Paducah, KY, is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) at Lourdes Hospital to deliver exceptional nursing care. The role emphasizes assessing patient status, developing care plans, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.

The position requires RN licensure, BLS/ACLS familiarity, and at least 1 year of professional RN experience, with preference for Behavioral Health exposure. EPIC EHR and de-escalation training are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred).
• Current state licensure (or compact licensure) as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred; must obtain prior to direct patient care; ACLS acceptable in lieu of BLS).
• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred, not required).
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required).
• De-Escalation Training (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Provided direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice) while closely monitoring progress/recovery.
• Assess and document the patient’s conditions and report changes as needed.
• Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids, documenting thoroughly.
• Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and/or family/significant other that is necessary to plan and implement the treatment plan.
• Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments.
• Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Paducah, KY, is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) at Lourdes Hospital to deliver exceptional nursing care. The role emphasizes assessing patient status, developing care plans, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.

The position requires RN licensure, BLS/ACLS familiarity, and at least 1 year of professional RN experience, with preference for Behavioral Health exposure. EPIC EHR and de-escalation training are valued assets.