Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

This position supports the needs of the department, with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. The Registered Nurse assesses patients, plans and delivers care, documents findings, oversees the shift and staff, and ensures treatment goals and nursing policies are followed. The role requires compassionate, respectful interactions with patients and appropriate responses to changes in their condition.

The position reports to a Nurse Manager or Chief Nursing Officer. Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility is preferred, particularly direct experience with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients. Experience with patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities is also preferred.

Lifepoint Health describes itself as a community-based care provider with a mission of Making Communities Healthier. It emphasizes meaningful career opportunities and an inclusive workforce that promotes healing, hope, dignity, and value.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Current RN license as required by state regulations.
• CPR certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• De-escalation certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility.
• Direct experience working 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 established timeframes, and document findings according to policy.
• 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 by the nurse and team members.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and respond appropriately, including notifying the physician when needed.
• Administer medications according to hospital policy.
• Interact with patients consistently using empathy, dignity, and respect.
• Deliver quality nursing care to ensure treatment-plan goals are properly carried out in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and demonstrated nursing competencies.
• Assist with or perform comprehensive nursing assessments for all patients.

What This Job Offers

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