Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Rainier Springs; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Flexible-spending accounts

HSAs

Paid time off

Income protection

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Rainier Springs in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Behavioral Health on the night shift (3x12s) to join a 72-bed facility. The RN will coordinate and deliver general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric disorders.

The role includes leadership of the unit staff, participation in treatment planning, and advocacy for patient safety and wellbeing, while following hospital policies and nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license and bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited nursing school.
• BLS certification is required.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings.
• Oversee and supervise the shift.
• Lead and delegate tasks such as groups, close observation, and meal supervision.
• Ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is delivered by self and team.
• Monitor patient for changes in condition and respond, including physician notification.
• Follow hospital policy for medication administration.
• Interact with patients with empathy, dignity and respect.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients.

Skills

BLS

Education

RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full- Time | 3x12s | Night Shift

Wage scale: $42.55- $57.45 per hour

Your experience mattersAt Rainier Springs, 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 Registered Nurse (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.

• 72 Bed Facility
• 3 Units, 24 Patients per Unit
• 2 Nurses and 3 PCAs per Unit
• 12 Hour Shifts

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

What we offer

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

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off 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, and 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 and possess a bachelor's degree or associate degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• BLS
• One year of experience 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.

About our Health System

Rainier Springs is a 72-bed facility located in Vancouver, WA, 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.

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EEOC Statement

Rainier Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rainier Springsis 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.