Registered Nurse (RN)Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health•Richmond, TX

About The Position

Westpark Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide behavioral health nursing care. The RN assesses patients, identifies their needs, initiates appropriate interventions, and delivers care that is appropriate to each patient’s condition and age. The role uses specialized plan-of-care interventions and supports treatment goals through quality nursing care, accurate documentation, and completion and revision of each patient’s Interdisciplinary Care Plan. The RN oversees and supervises the shift, supports team leadership by delegating duties, and ensures that nursing policies and procedures are followed. The nurse monitors patients for changes in condition and responds appropriately, including notifying a physician when needed, and administers medication according to hospital policy. Patient interactions should consistently demonstrate empathy, dignity, and respect. This is a full-time night position. The hospital is a 72-bed facility located in Richmond, Texas, and is part of Lifepoint Health.

Requirements

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

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.
Monitor patients for changes in condition and respond accordingly, including notifying the physician when needed.
Administer medications according to hospital policy.
Interact with patients using empathy, dignity, and respect.
Deliver quality nursing care that executes treatment-plan goals in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and nursing competencies.
Assist with or perform comprehensive nursing assessments and identify patient needs.
Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
Provide care appropriate to the patient’s condition and age.
Complete timely and appropriate medical-necessity documentation in the medical record.
Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
Perform timely and accurate QI assessments.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
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.