Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health
About The Position
Mercy Youngstown Behavioral Health, part of Lifepoint Health, is a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to prioritizing employee well-being to ensure exceptional patient care. As a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to the mission of making communities healthier by utilizing specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will leverage your skills and cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient well-being. Mercy Youngstown Behavioral Health is a 72-bed hospital in Youngstown, OH, providing high-quality, compassionate care for individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges. Programs include 24/7 crisis care and assessment, inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for adults age 18 and older.
Requirements
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Associate’s degree in nursing required.
- Current Registered Nurse license as required by state regulations in which the facility operates.
- CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
- De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
Nice To Haves
- 1-year experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.
Responsibilities
- Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
- Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
- Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
- Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
- Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
- Performs timely and accurate QI assessments
Benefits
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Free Parking
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
- Working with highly engaged staff
- Healthy staffing levels
- Flexible scheduling
- Career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
