Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health•Carrollton, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Carrollton Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a full-time, night-shift Registered Nurse to provide general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric or emotional disorders. The RN administers direct care, coordinates treatment, and takes responsibility for observation, delegation, and leadership of unit staff and patients. The nurse serves as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, supports the organization’s and unit’s care philosophy, ensures patient safety and well-being, follows medical orders, contributes to treatment planning, and advocates for patients. The role includes assessing patients and implementing individualized nursing interventions and care plans; administering medications and other treatments; documenting care and medical necessity; monitoring and communicating patient conditions; assisting with activities of daily living; coordinating care across disciplines; and educating patients and families. Carrollton Springs is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital in Carrollton, Texas.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license as required by the regulations of the state where the facility operates.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
CPR certification required within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.
De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a psychiatric health care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer direct nursing care to patients hospitalized for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders.
Coordinate and deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care.
Observe patients and provide leadership and delegation for unit staff and patients.
Ensure the safety and well-being of each patient, follow medical orders, initiate and follow treatment planning, and advocate for patients.
Assess patients accurately and identify their needs.
Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions, providing care suited to the patient’s condition and age.
Document medical necessity, patient care, and plan-of-care interventions accurately and on time.
Complete and revise each patient’s Interdisciplinary Care Plan.
Perform timely and accurate quality improvement assessments.
Administer medications, collect specimens, perform clinical treatments, and provide other medical care.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions to the care team, physician, patient, and family as appropriate.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Coordinate patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Shift differential.