Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health®; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Job summary

Rock Springs Behavioral Health Hospital in Georgetown, Texas, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Behavioral Health on a full-time days shift, with adolescent experience preferred. The hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, which emphasizes compassionate care and community health.

The RN will assess and plan patient care, supervise the shift, lead treatment activities, monitor patient changes, and ensure adherence to nursing policies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing is required.
• Current RN license as required by the state.
• 1 year experience in psychiatric health care facility preferred.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
• De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings.
• Oversee and supervise the shift.
• Demonstrates leadership through duties such as groups or close observation.
• Ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and quality care delivered.
• Monitor patient for change of condition and notify physician as needed.
• Follow hospital policy for medication administration.
• Interact with patients with empathy, dignity and respect.
• Deliver quality nursing care per treatment plan.
• Assist with comprehensive nursing assessments.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Critical thinking

Documentation

Empathy

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

ROCK SPRINGS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full-time - days - Adolescent experience preferred

Your Experience Matters

At Rock Springs, Behavioral Health Hospital, 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.

How You'll Contribute

• 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

WHY JOIN US

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

About Our Health System

Rock Springs is a 72 bed hospital located in Georgetown, 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

Rock Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rock Springs 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.