Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Westpark Springs; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Professional development

Shift differential

Job summary

Westpark Springs Behavioral Health Hospital in Richmond, Texas seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to join a behavioral health team. The role emphasizes patient assessment, shift leadership, and adherence to nursing policies while delivering compassionate care.

The RN will document accurately, manage care plans, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to support treatment goals in a psychiatric setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• Current RN license as required by Texas regulations.
• One year experience in psychiatric health care preferred.
• CPR certification required within 30 days and before patient contact.
• De-escalation training preferred within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings.
• Oversee and supervise the shift and staff.
• Demonstrate leadership through delegation and patient groups.
• Ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and care is delivered.
• Monitor patient condition and respond, including physician notification.
• Administer medications per hospital policy.
• Deliver empathetic, respectful patient interactions.
• Document medical necessity accurately in records.
• Develop and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Shift leadership

Policy adherence

Empathy and patient interaction

Accurate documentation

Interdisciplinary care coordination

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Licensed RN (state regulations)

Job description

WESTPARK SPRINGS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full-time

WESTPARK SPRINGS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full-time

Your Experience Matters

At Westpark 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

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.

• 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
• 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

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 - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - 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.

About Our Health System

Westpark Springs is a 72 bed hospital located in Richmond, 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

Westpark Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Westpark 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.