Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health•Carrollton, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Carrollton Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a full-time, night-shift Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to patients hospitalized for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric or emotional disorders. The RN coordinates and delivers general and psychiatric nursing care, provides direct patient care, and assumes responsibility for observation, delegation, and leadership of unit staff and patients. The role serves as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, supports the organization’s care philosophy, and advocates for patient safety and well-being. The RN follows medical orders, initiates and monitors treatment planning, and supports patients’ physical and emotional needs.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license as required by the regulations of the state where the facility operates.
Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
CPR certification within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.
De-escalation certification within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a psychiatric health care facility.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
Provide care appropriate to the patient’s condition and age.
Complete timely and appropriate medical-record documentation related to medical necessity and care provided.
Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
Perform timely and accurate quality-improvement assessments.
Carry out plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family as appropriate.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Coordinate care across disciplines, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
Evaluate patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.
Ensure medical orders are followed and initiate and follow treatment planning.
Provide observation, delegation, and leadership for unit staff and patients.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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.
Shift differential.