Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Gallatin (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & protections

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Highpoint Health Sumner, located in Gallatin, TN, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Behavioral Health unit on a PRN nights schedule. The 12-bed unit cares for adults 55+ with neurological and behavioral conditions, offering telehealth psychiatry and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Candidates must be licensed in TN (or multi-state), hold an RN degree (ASN/BSN or RN Diploma), and be BLS certified. Prior geriatric/behavioral health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Tennessee state nursing license required.
• BLS certification current at hire.
• 1 year geriatric nursing experience preferred, especially in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan-of-care interventions including medication administration and other clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitors patient condition and communicates with the care team, physicians, patients and families.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
• Coordinates care across disciplines (transfers, discharges, referrals, psychosocial support).
• Provides patient/family education tailored to age and culture.
• Advocates for patient physical and emotional well-being.
• Participates in performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Provides care across shifts and units as needed; may be on-call.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Care coordination

ADL assistance

Education

Advocacy

Team collaboration

On-call

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing or RN Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Job Type: PRN | Nights

Your experience matters

At Highpoint Health Sumner we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining 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.

About our Health System

Highpoint Health Sumner is a 167-bed hospital located in Gallatin, TN 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.

How you'll contribute

The 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit specializes in caring for patients aged 55 and older with various neurological and behavioral conditions, including dementia, acute mental status changes, and Parkinson's disease. The unit provides medication management and support for situational depression and ideation, while focusing on maintaining the independence of most patients. With a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6, the dedicated team comprises RNs, techs, sitters, a social worker, an intake clinician, and a recreational assistant, ensuring personalized care without accepting medically unstable patients. Telehealth psychiatric services are also available to enhance patient support.

Essential Functions

• Performs plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs).
• Assesses learning needs and delivers age-/culture-appropriate patient and family education.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in unit and organizational performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on-call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants should have a current State of Tennessee or Multi-State Registered Nurse licensure and possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree or RN Diploma in Nursing.

Additional requirements include:

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be current upon hire
• Handle with Care preferred.
• 1-year experience in Geriatric Nursing, preferably in Behavioral Health is preferred.

Why Join Highpoint Health Sumner

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full time and part time employees.
• 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.

EEOC Statement

"Highpoint Health Sumner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Sumner is committed 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.