Registered Nurse (RN), Psych

Memorial Physician Practices; Wilson, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Wilson Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Registered Nurse for a 19-bed Adult Behavioral Health Unit. This in-person role supports patients with complex mental health needs and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The shift is 3x12 hours (7p–7a) with rotating weekends and holidays. Candidates must have an active RN license, a nursing degree, and certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS) with at least 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license required.
• Degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certification required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience in a related setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient assessments and identify care needs.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Document medical necessity accurately in the medical record.
• Complete timely QI assessments and maintain documentation.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing interventions

Crisis intervention

Medical record documentation

QI assessments

Education

Registered Nurse license

Nursing degree

Job description

Wilson Medical Center

$20,000 Commitment - Incentive Bonus

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

Job Location Type: In-person

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.