Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

Capitalmarketsp; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospital in Kentucky seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Behavioral Health Unit. This full-time position demands a commitment to patient care, collaboration with psychiatrists, and skills in a pressing healthcare environment. A supportive team ensures impactful patient interactions, with an attractive sign-on bonus and extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

$15,000 Commitment-incentive bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(K) matching

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a current state RN license.
• 1 year of experience in a behavioral health care setting preferred.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within three months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention for patients.
• Collaborating with psychiatrists and working in a supportive nursing team.
• Shaping exceptional patient journeys every day.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Judgment and decision making

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

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Your Experience Matters

Registered Nurse (RN)

Behavioral Health

Full Time

Days

Your Experience Matters

At Lake Cumberland Regional Health 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.

Department/Unit Summary

The Behavioral Health Unit at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to critically ill patients. The BHU unit is an Adult Psych Unit & Geri Psych Unit. A multimillion-dollar renovation has been completed. This renovation improved the esthetic of the unit as well as bringing ligature points and safety up to the latest standards.

How You'll Contribute

Each team of nurses are very supportive and work in collaboration with three Psychiatrists on staff and one medical director who is onsite 8 days a month and works telehealth.

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills to directly impact patient wellbeing.

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What We Offer

• $15,000 Commitment-incentive bonus
• Clinical Ladder
• Weekend Diff
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan Assistance
• 401(K) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

Applicants should have a current state RN license or a current multistate compact license and possess an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.

Additional requirements include:

• One (1) year experience in a behavioral health care setting preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within three months from date of hire.
• Trained in Handle with Care upon hire.
• 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
• Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Department/Unit Summary

• Adult psych unit age 18 and up 22 beds-have an additional 8 beds as an overflow unit
• Geri psych unit age 65 and over.
  
  

About Us:

About our Health System Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, a 295-bed hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky 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.

EEOC Statement

"Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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