Registered Nurse (RN), Psych

Lifepoint Health; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off & protection

Career growth

Well-being programs

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wilson Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our 19-bed Adult Behavioral Health Unit. This in-person role requires 3x12 shifts (7a–7p) with rotating weekends and holidays.

You will assess patients, initiate nursing interventions, apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, and document care and medical necessity. Requirements include a current state RN license, a nursing degree, and BLS; ACLS/PALS within six months.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license.
• Degree from an accredited nursing school.
• BLS certification required within 30 days; ACLS and PALS within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify care needs.
• Initiate nursing interventions and document care.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Document medical necessity in the medical record.
• Perform timely QI assessments.

Skills

RN license

Crisis intervention

Patient assessment

De-escalation

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Wilson Medical Center

Schedule: 3x12 (7a-7p) rotating weekends/rotating holidays

Job Location Type: In-person

Commitment Bonus: $20,000

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier.

More about our team

Join our team in a 19-bed Adult Behavioral Health Unit. Staffed with Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Mental Health Technicians, Social Work Therapists, Recreational Therapists and Psychiatric Providers. Our unit treats a variety of diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Patients may present with psychosis, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, mania, or exacerbations of mental illness. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment focused on providing quality care and support to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN), who excels in this role:

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Crisis Intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• 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.
• Tuition Reimbursement:Available for full and part time employees to further education.

What we're looking for- a compassionate nurse with a deep understanding of critical care principles and advanced patient monitoring.

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred

EEOC Statement

"Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Medical Center is 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.