Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Carrollton, TX

7h

About The Position

This position supports departmental needs with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. The Registered Nurse assesses patients, plans and delivers nursing care, and documents findings in accordance with policies and procedures. The role also oversees and supervises the shift, supports the treatment plan, and helps ensure consistent, exemplary patient care.

The RN monitors patients for changes in condition and responds appropriately, including notifying a physician when needed. The nurse administers medications according to hospital policy and interacts with patients using empathy, dignity, and respect. The position reports to a Nurse Manager or Chief Nursing Officer.

Lifepoint Health describes itself as a community-based care provider with a mission of Making Communities Healthier. The organization emphasizes meaningful careers, inclusive employment, and promoting healing, hope, dignity, and value for the communities and people it serves.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Current RN license as required by state regulations.
• CPR certification required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• De-escalation certification required or to be obtained 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 policies.
• 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.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and respond appropriately, including notifying a 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 carried out in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and demonstrated nursing competencies.
• Assist with or perform comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients.

What This Job Offers

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