Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Unit - Lourdes Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Health, dental, vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Parental leave

FMLA leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Paducah, KY, is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) at Lourdes Hospital to deliver exceptional nursing care. The role emphasizes assessing patient status, developing care plans, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.

The position requires RN licensure, BLS/ACLS familiarity, and at least 1 year of professional RN experience, with preference for Behavioral Health exposure. EPIC EHR and de-escalation training are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred).
• Current state licensure (or compact licensure) as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred; must obtain prior to direct patient care; ACLS acceptable in lieu of BLS).
• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred, not required).
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required).
• De-Escalation Training (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Provided direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice) while closely monitoring progress/recovery.
• Assess and document the patient’s conditions and report changes as needed.
• Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids, documenting thoroughly.
• Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and/or family/significant other that is necessary to plan and implement the treatment plan.
• Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments.
• Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Job description

About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Mercy Health About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric – Lourdes Hospital Job Summary: The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Implementing clinical nursing interventions
• Having a highly diverse medical skillset
• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

• Providedirect patient care according to theprovider’sprescribed plan of care (and nursingscope of practice) while closely monitoring progress/recovery
• Assessand documents the patient’s conditions and reportchangesas needed
• Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids,documenting thoroughly
• Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene
• Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and/or family/significant other that is necessary to plan and implement the treatment plan
• Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments
• Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Certifications:

• Current state licensure (or covered compact licensure) as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)

Experience:

• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred, not required)

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)
• De-Escalation Training (preferred, not required)

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

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