Psychiatric RN | Compassionate Care, Strong Benefits

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Psychiatric RN at Lourdes Hospital. You will deliver high-quality nursing care, assess patient status, implement interventions, and develop care plans to improve outcomes in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Requirements include RN licensure, BLS/ACLS as applicable, and a minimum of one year in nursing with behavioral health experience preferred. EPIC EHR experience and de-escalation training are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred on hire; ACLS acceptable in lieu of BLS).
• One year of professional RN experience; recent Behavioral Health experience preferred.
• EPIC EHR training preferred; De-Escalation Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care according to the prescribed plan of care and nursing scope of practice.
• Assess and document patient conditions and changes as needed.
• Administer medications, insulin, and IV fluids with thorough documentation.
• Inspect wounds, change dressings, and assist with personal hygiene.
• Elicit information from patient/family to plan and implement treatment.
• Collaborate with providers and health team to ensure patient outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Inpatient care

Medication administration

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Psychiatric RN at Lourdes Hospital. You will deliver high-quality nursing care, assess patient status, implement interventions, and develop care plans to improve outcomes in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Requirements include RN licensure, BLS/ACLS as applicable, and a minimum of one year in nursing with behavioral health experience preferred. EPIC EHR experience and de-escalation training are a plus.