Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health•Richmond, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Westpark Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to behavioral health patients. The RN assesses patients, identifies their needs, plans and implements care, monitors for changes in condition, and documents assessments and care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The RN helps ensure treatment-plan goals are carried out and that patients receive respectful, age- and condition-appropriate care. The RN oversees the shift and supports the nursing team by delegating tasks and ensuring staff follow nursing policies and procedures. The role requires sound judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. This is a full-time day position with 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license as required by the regulations of the state where the facility operates.
Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients, identify needs, plan care within established timeframes, and document findings according to policy.
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 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 that supports treatment-plan goals and follows hospital policies, procedures, and nursing competencies.
Assist with or perform comprehensive nursing assessments and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
Provide care appropriate to each patient’s condition and age.
Complete timely and appropriate medical-necessity documentation in the medical record.
Complete and revise each patient’s Interdisciplinary Care Plan.
Perform timely and accurate quality-improvement assessments.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
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.