Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Galax, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse on the Behavioral Health team, you are 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. Join the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) team, where we’re growing together! Our 12-bed unit provides adult, acute behavioral health treatment. With plans to expand the service, there’s plenty of room for professional growth as we grow our team culture!

Requirements

• Current VA or compact RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire
• Handle with Care is required within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• ACLS, PALS & ACLS is preferred
• One year of med/surg or behavioral health experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED