Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health®; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health for an on-site, full-time role in Highland Hills, OH. The nurse will conduct mental and physical health assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, administer medications, and document care in alignment with regulatory standards.

The position requires an Ohio RN license and nursing education; prior behavioral health experience and strong teamwork skills are essential to support interdisciplinary care, crisis

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Ohio; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Behavioral health experience in psychiatric settings or related mental health areas.
• Ability to administer medications and document care in electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients with behavioral health needs.
• Perform mental and physical health assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and other team members to support recovery and discharge planning.

Job description

Company Description

Lifepoint Health® is a leading healthcare provider serving patients, clinicians, communities, and partner organizations across the care continuum. Guided by the mission of making communities healthier®, the organization operates a diversified healthcare delivery network with approximately 59,000 employees, 68 community hospital campuses, more than 70 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and over 300 additional sites of care. These sites include managed acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers, and post-acute care facilities, offering a wide range of services and career paths. Lifepoint Health® emphasizes quality care, collaboration, and professional growth for team members. Additional information about the company and career opportunities can be found at www.LifepointHealth.net and https://jobs.lifepointhealth.net/.

Role Description

The Registered Nurse Behavioral Health role is a full-time, on-site position located in Highland Hills, OH. The nurse provides direct and indirect patient care to individuals with behavioral health needs, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting mental and physical health assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, administering medications, monitoring patient responses, and documenting care in accordance with regulatory and facility standards. The nurse collaborates closely with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to support therapeutic interventions, patient education, and discharge planning. The role also involves crisis intervention, de-escalation, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and engaging patients and families in recovery-oriented care.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio and graduation from an accredited nursing program (Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred).
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, or related mental health settings, with strong skills in patient assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic communication.
• Ability to administer medications safely, follow evidence-based clinical protocols, and accurately document care in electronic health records.
• Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and maintaining patient and staff safety in a behavioral health environment.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills to work effectively with an interdisciplinary care team and engage patients, families, and caregivers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, professional judgment, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple clinical responsibilities.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or similar training are beneficial.
• Commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive care; willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education.