Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Mckinney, TX

6h

About The Position

This position supports the needs of the department, focusing on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. The Registered Nurse assesses patients, plans and delivers care, documents findings, supervises the shift and staff, and helps ensure treatment plans are carried out in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and nursing competencies. The role emphasizes empathetic, dignified, and respectful interactions with patients and responding appropriately to changes in patient condition.

The position reports to the Nurse Manager or Chief Nursing Officer. An Associate's Degree in Nursing and a current RN license as required by state regulations are required. CPR and De-escalation certifications are required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility is preferred, particularly direct experience with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility.
• Direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.
• Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, plan care within established timeframes, and document findings according to policies.
• Oversee and supervise the shift.
• Demonstrate leadership, including delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, and meal supervision.
• Oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by the team.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and respond accordingly, including notifying the physician when appropriate.
• Follow hospital policy for medication administration.
• Interact with patients consistently with empathy, dignity, and respect.
• Deliver quality nursing care to ensure treatment-plan goals are properly executed in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and demonstrated nursing competencies.
• Assist with or perform comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree