Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Ascension•Woodbury, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Behavioral Health performs initial and ongoing biopsychosocial assessments according to accepted nursing practice standards and develops nursing plans of care consistent with master treatment plans. The role participates in treatment team conferences to plan and revise goals, objectives, and interventions suited to each patient's age-related and problem-specific needs. The nurse implements care plans for assigned patients, conducts or co-leads group therapy sessions, evaluates patient responses to interventions, and updates the nursing plan of care in collaboration with the treatment team as patient status changes.

Requirements

Registered Nurse credential from the Tennessee Board of Nursing, obtained before the hire or job transfer date.
One of the following must be obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer: BLS Provider certification, or instructor certification specializing in Basic Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross credentials are accepted.
Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing, or required professional licensure at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing biopsychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice.
Develop a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
Participate in treatment team conferences to plan and revise goals, objectives, and interventions based on patients' age-related and problem-specific needs.
Implement the nursing plan of care for assigned patients.
Conduct and/or co-lead group therapy sessions for patients.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions and revise the nursing plan of care as needed.
Collaborate with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives, and interventions in response to changes in patient status.