Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health (PRN)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse delivers comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care across diverse clinical settings. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans to ensure quality and safety; educates patients and families; coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams; and delegates tasks to support staff. The role follows organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices and promotes collaborative communication to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. This position is in the Behavioral Health area on the 6th Floor in Morehead, Kentucky. The schedule is listed as Flex.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nursing.
- 0–2 years of nursing experience or experience in a relevant area; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
- Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Additional certification based on assigned area may include Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), NIH Stroke Scale Certified, an oncology nursing certification (AOCN, BMTCN, CPHON, CPON, CBCN, or OCN), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), TNCC or BTLS, or Mental Health Nurse Certified.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and screenings, documenting findings and changes in condition using standard tools and protocols.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Administer medications and treatments safely and monitor their effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Provide tailored patient and family education about care, treatment, and identified risks, and document outcomes.
- Apply knowledge of disease management, clinical interventions, and specialty procedures relevant to the assigned work area.
- Document patient care activities, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Maintain therapeutic relationships and model service excellence with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on quality, safety, and patient-centered care goals, including process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain required licensure and certifications, complete mandatory competencies and training, and engage in ongoing professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
