Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health•Rutherfordton, NC

12h

About The Position

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse on our Behavioral Health team, you will play a vital role in our mission of Making Communities Healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Our Behavioral Health unit provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients across the lifespan. We focus on trauma‑informed, patient‑centered care delivered by a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. If you’re looking to join a supportive department that values teamwork, emotional resilience, and high‑quality outcomes, our Behavioral Health team may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Requirements

A minimum of 1 year of RN experience in Behavioral Health
Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Current RN license in the state of practice
BCLS required; Handle With Care certification preferred
Strong critical‑thinking skills and the ability to work independently in high‑stress situations
Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems
Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Performs plan‑of‑care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments
Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with behavioral health standards of practice
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families
Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and ambulation
Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support
Assesses learning needs and delivers age‑ and culture‑appropriate patient and family education
Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of patients in crisis
Participates in performance improvement initiatives and required continuing education
Provides quality patient care and supports other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on‑call
Performs other duties as assigned to support safe, therapeutic care

Benefits

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 with 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.

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