Registered Nurse (RN) Clinic-Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Athens, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full-Time | Days 7:00 am-7:00 pm, Etowah, TN., rotating weekends.

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus available for qualified applicants

Your experience matters
Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified
healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a
profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional
care to others. As a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team,
you’re 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.

More about our team
We specialize in Dementia with Behavioral disturbances ages 50 and above. We are
a 24-bed unit. We run a ratio of 1:7 and have the medical and psych oversight
where the patients are seen 6 to 7 days a week. We have lots of employees that
are tenured, including CNA's. We are a recently renovated unit with nice/updated
equipment. We are attached to an Emergency Room so we have a Doctor 24/7 if
needed. Our compassionate, team-focused environment empowers RNs and LPNs to
provide specialized care while building strong therapeutic relationships with
patients on their journey to recovery. Join a supportive team that values
collaboration, professional growth, and patient-centered care. If you're
passionate about mental health and making a lasting impact, we invite you to
bring your skills and compassion to our Behavioral Health family.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required at the time of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of hire or department transfer
• Active Tennessee RN license (single-state or compact) required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Assists in determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
• Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
• Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.
• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

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: Associate degree