Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Youngstown (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Youngstown, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health to join an interdisciplinary team delivering patient-centered care for adults with mental health needs.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, clinical judgment, and collaboration with psychiatrists and therapists. Shift is 7:00 pm–7:00 am, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking and decisive judgment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work under stress

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

RN license

CPR certification

De-escalation certification

Job description

Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health

Shift: Day (7:00pm-7:00am)

Your Experience Matters

Mercy Youngstown is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As aRegistered Nursejoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking 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.

More About Our Team

At Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital - Youngstown, our nurses play a vital role in helping patients navigate their mental health journey with compassion, clinical excellence, and dignity. As part of our interdisciplinary team, you'll collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and behavioral health professionals to deliver personalized, patient-centered care. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and meaningful patient connections, giving nurses the opportunity to strengthen their behavioral health expertise while making a lasting impact every day. If you're looking for a rewarding environment where your clinical judgment, empathy, and advocacy are valued, you'll feel right at home on our team.

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.

• 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 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.

What we are 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.

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Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Cyndi by email: [e-mail]

More about Mercy Youngstown

Mercy Youngstown is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital located in Youngstown, OH. We provide high-quality compassionate care for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Programs include 24/7 crisis care and assessment, inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Patrial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for adults age 18+.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Youngstown is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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.