Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Conroe, TX

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About The Position

This position supports the department’s clinical, operational, and administrative needs. The Registered Nurse assesses patients, plans and documents care within required timeframes, supervises the shift and staff, and ensures nursing policies and procedures are followed. The RN delivers quality nursing care in accordance with treatment plans, hospital policies, procedures, and demonstrated competencies, while consistently interacting with patients with empathy, dignity, and respect.

The RN monitors patients for changes in condition and responds appropriately, including notifying a physician when needed. The role also includes medication administration in accordance with hospital policy and conducting or assisting with comprehensive nursing assessments.

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, including direct experience 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 required 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.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and respond accordingly, including notifying the physician when needed.
• Administer medications according to hospital policy.
• Interact with patients using empathy, dignity, and respect.
• Deliver quality nursing care to ensure treatment-plan goals are executed in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and nursing competencies.
• Assist with or perform comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients.

What This Job Offers

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