Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Ottumwa, IA

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About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Behavioral Health 
$15,000 Commitment Bonus (2 Years)
Schedule: 12 Hour Shifts, Full-Time Days (7:00 am - 7:00 pm)

Your experience matters 

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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 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 

At Ottumwa Regional Health Center, we provide high-quality, evidence-based
behavioral health services designed to meet the unique needs of each patient.
Our 14-bed unit provides 24/7 supervised mental health treatment and crisis
support for adults ages 18+ experiencing a wide range of concerns, including
co-occurring issues when mental health disorders are accompanied by substance
use.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) within six (6) months of hire.
• Recent RN experience

Nice To Haves

• Acute Care Behavioral Health experience

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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