Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

• 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

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required
• Current RN license as required by state regulations
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire

• Consistent use of 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

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is a holding company whose subsidiaries own and operate hospitals and facilities.