PRN Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Services Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Conroe, TX

2h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Outpatient Services Behavioral Health supports the department by delivering clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. The RN assesses patients, plans and documents care within required timeframes, and helps ensure treatment-plan goals are carried out in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and nursing competencies. The role also oversees the shift and team activities, monitors patients for changes in condition, administers medication according to hospital policy, and provides care with empathy, dignity, and respect.

This is a PRN position with variable scheduling. Shifts are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position reports to the Senior Director of Outpatient Services.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Current RN license as required by state regulations.
• CPR certification and De-escalation certification, or obtain both within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility.
• Direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.
• Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
• Experience with teens and adults.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree