Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance and 401(k) with 회사

Job summary

Carrollton Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the behavioral health unit in Carrollton, Texas. The RN provides direct psychiatric care for patients with substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or emotional disorders, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes safety, advocacy, and adherence to treatment plans, with a focus on patient well-being and high-quality nursing care during night shifts.

Qualifications

• Adequate nursing knowledge and clinical judgment.
• Proven ability to plan and implement patient care.
• Strong communication with patients, families and team.
• Ability to document accurately and timely.
• Competence in assessment and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.
• Documents patient care and medical necessity in the medical record.
• Leads and coordinates care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitors patient condition and communicates with care team.

Skills

Direct patient care

Observation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Nursing assessments

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

CARROLLTON SPRINGS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full-time- Nights

YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS

Carrollton Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a RNjoining 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.

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.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

• 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
• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

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 - 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.

More About Carrollton
Carrollton Springs is a 72 bed hospital located in Carrollton, 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

Carrollton Springsis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Carrollton Springscommitted 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.