Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mesa Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Registered Nurse to support the clinical, operational, and administrative needs of its behavioral health department in Fort Worth, Texas. The role uses a psychosocial model of care and focuses on delivering quality nursing care to patients facing mental health and addiction challenges. The nurse assesses patients, plans and documents care, oversees the shift and staff, and helps ensure treatment plans are carried out in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and nursing competencies. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Current RN license as required by state regulations.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
• De-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, plan care within established timeframes, and document findings according to policies.
• Oversee and supervise the shift.
• Demonstrate leadership by 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 the physician when needed.
• Administer medications according to hospital policy.
• Interact with patients using empathy, dignity, and respect.
• Deliver quality nursing care to ensure treatment-plan goals are executed in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and nursing competencies.
• Assist with or perform comprehensive nursing assessments for all patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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