Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Rock Springs; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a registered nurse to administer nursing care to patients with substance use disorders and psychiatric or emotional conditions. You will coordinate general and psychiatric care, lead the unit staff, and advocate for patient safety and well-being.

You will ensure orders are followed, participate in treatment planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care while maintaining empathy and respect for all patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure.
• Current unencumbered RN license to practice per State Board of Nursing.
• CPR certification and CPI training within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan care within set timeframes and document findings.
• Oversee and supervise the shift and staff.
• Demonstrate leadership through delegation and close observation.
• Ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care.
• Monitor patient condition and notify physician as required.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Patient assessment

Empathy and patient advocacy

Education

RN license or nursing degree

State licensure required

Tools

CPR certification

CPI training

Job description

Position Summary Administer nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients by giving direct care. The RN will coordinate and deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders. The RN will assume direct responsibility for observation, delegation, and leadership of the unit staff and patients. The RN will serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, supporting the organization, program, and unit philosophy of care. The RN will ensure the safety and well-being of each patient. The RN ensures all medical orders are followed, initiates and follows treatment planning, and acts as a patient advocate at all times.

Essential Functions

• 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

Additional Information

• Reports to: Nurse manager or Chief Nursing Officer
• FLSA- none exempt
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure required.
• Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
• License: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
• Certifications: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

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.