Part-time Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Services Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Mckinney, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health supports department needs with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. The role assesses patients, plans and delivers nursing care, and documents findings according to policies and established timeframes. It oversees and supervises the shift, supports team leadership and delegation, and ensures nursing policies and procedures are followed and quality patient care is consistently provided.

The RN monitors patients for changes in condition and responds appropriately, including notifying a physician when needed. The nurse administers medications in accordance with hospital policy and interacts with patients using empathy, dignity, and respect. The role also performs or assists with comprehensive nursing assessments and helps ensure treatment-plan goals are carried out in accordance with hospital procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Current RN license as required by state regulations.
• CPR certification and De-escalation certification, or obtain them 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.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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