Registered Nurse, (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Louisburg, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients using the nursing process and in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Collaborates with the interprofessional team to support a safe, therapeutic environment and high-quality outcomes. The role serves adults in the Behavioral Health unit at Maria Parham Franklin in Louisburg, North Carolina. The unit works with patients ages 18 to 55 and includes psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, nurses, and support staff. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with every other weekend and rotating holidays. There is no call. The position may work other shifts or units as needed. Reports to the Director or Manager of the Department.

Requirements

• Current North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license, or compact license; if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required upon hire.
• Critical thinking and decisive judgment, with the ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems.
• Effective English communication skills: read, write, speak, and understand.
• Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Handle with Care preferred.
• One year of experience preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Document patient care in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial or spiritual support needs.
• Assess learning needs and provide age- and culture-appropriate patient and family education.
• Advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being.
• Participate in unit and organizational performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Provide quality patient care and work other shifts or units as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and opportunities for PTO cash-out.
• PTO donation program.
• Employee assistance program covering mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Loan repayment and tuition reimbursement or assistance for qualified applicants.
• Employee recognition and awards programs.
• Free parking.
• Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment.

What This Job Offers

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