Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • McKinney, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health supports department needs with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. The role provides quality nursing care, carries out treatment-plan goals in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, and demonstrates nursing competencies. The nurse oversees the shift and helps ensure that patients receive consistent, respectful care.

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, preferably with 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, plan care within established 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 by the nurse and team members.
• 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 and execute treatment-plan goals in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and demonstrated nursing competencies.
• Assist with or perform comprehensive nursing assessments for all patients.

What This Job Offers

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