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Lifepoint Health Careers

Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

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What they do

A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.

$66,553 / year median in Texas

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Position Summary This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. Essential Functions 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 Additional Information Reports to: Nurse manager or Chief Nursing Officer FLSA- none exempt 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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education:
Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
License:
Current RN license as required by state regulations.
Certifications:
CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire. 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.
Qualifications:
['CPR certification', 'Current RN license', 'De-escalation certification']