Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health (PRN)

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, is a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to prioritizing employee well-being to ensure exceptional patient care. As a Registered Nurse on the Behavioral Health team, you will contribute significantly to the mission of Making Communities Healthier®. The Behavioral Health unit offers a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients across all age groups, focusing on trauma-informed, patient-centered care delivered by a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for individuals seeking a supportive department that values teamwork, emotional resilience, and high-quality outcomes.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of RN experience in Behavioral Health
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
• Current RN license in the state of practice
• BCLS required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Handle With Care certification preferred

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees