Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health•Richmond, TX

About The Position

Westpark Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide behavioral health nursing care. The RN assesses patients, identifies care needs, initiates appropriate interventions, and delivers care appropriate to each patient’s condition and age. The role includes carrying out treatment-plan goals, completing and revising interdisciplinary care plans, and documenting assessments and medical necessity accurately and on time. The RN oversees and supervises the shift, delegates duties as appropriate, and ensures staff follow nursing policies and procedures and deliver exemplary patient care. The nurse monitors patients for changes in condition and responds accordingly, including notifying a physician when needed. Medication administration must follow hospital policy, and patient interactions should consistently demonstrate empathy, dignity, and respect. The position is full-time, day shift, with 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license as required by 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 within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.
De-escalation certification within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a psychiatric health care facility.

Responsibilities

Assess patients, plan care within established timeframes, and document findings according to policy.
Oversee and supervise the shift.
Demonstrate leadership, including delegating duties 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 necessary.
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.
Initiate appropriate nursing interventions and provide care suitable to the patient’s condition and age.
Complete timely and appropriate medical-necessity documentation in the medical record.
Complete and revise each patient’s Interdisciplinary Care Plan.
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 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.