Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Richmond, TX

4h

About The Position

At Woodland Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your
well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just
valued as an employee, but as a person. As a House Supervisor registered nurse
(RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to 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.

This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a
focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention
and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient
journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to
directly impact patient wellbeing.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Associate’s degree in nursing required.
• Current Registered Nurse license as required by state regulations in which the facility operates.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

Nice To Haves

• 1-year experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.
• 1-year experience in a nursing leadership/management role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies
• Oversee and supervise the shift
• Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc
• Oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team
• Monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician
• Follow hospital policy for medication administration
• Consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients
• Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies
• Assists/performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients
• Manages scheduling and staffing of nursing department. Ensures appropriate coverage of shifts. Minimizes use of agency staff and overtime. Approves or denies appropriately the use of time off by staff.
• Monitors staff attendance, keeping accurate records of tardiness, absences, and staff leaving early or staying late. Assists Chief Nursing Officer in the execution of payroll.
• Provides back-up nursing and/or assessment assistance for patients. Personally delivers Registered Nurse patient care as needed. Assists in the intake department as necessary.
• Assists patients with their requests and needs. Acts as patient advocate.
• Oversees the entire hospital operation during the time which administration is not present.
• Oversees performance, maintains schedules, and completes education and coaching when necessary.
• Completes evaluations and delivers disciplines within nursing department in a professional and timely manner.
• Assists Chief Nursing Officer in conducting department meetings on a routine manner.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of regulatory standards including Joint Commission, Medicaid, state and federal laws.
• Performs conflict resolution and mediation with staff. Appropriately seeks assistance from the Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Assessment, and People Services when necessary.
• Completes investigations in a thorough and timely manner, ensuring information collected is accurate.
• Provides information to the appropriate designee to ensure completion of necessary reporting or staff follow up.
• Displays a thorough nursing knowledge including assessments, treatment planning, discharge and admission procedures, medication distribution and medical care.
• Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — 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 and 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

• Education Level: Associate degree