Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Youngstown, OH

18d

About The Position

Mercy Youngstown is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide behavioral health care at Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital - Youngstown. The nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary team with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and behavioral health professionals to deliver personalized, patient-centered care with compassion, clinical excellence, and dignity. The role involves using nursing interventions and clinical judgment to support patient wellbeing and shape patient care journeys. The shift is 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license as required by state regulations where the facility operates.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the 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

• Accurately 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 documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Perform timely and accurate quality improvement assessments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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