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Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health at Lifepoint Health

Fort Worth, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Medication Administration, Shift Supervision, Crisis De-escalation, Clinical Documentation, Behavioral Health Care, Patient Monitoring, Leadership, Nursing Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Position Summary This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. Essential Functions * Will assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies * Will oversee and supervise the shift * Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc * Will also oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team * Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician * RN will follow hospital policy for medication administration * RN will consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients * Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies * Assists/performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients Additional Information * Reports to: Nurse manager or Chief Nursing Officer FLSA- none exempt * Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required. License: Current RN license as required by state regulations. Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assessing patients, planning care, and supervising shifts to ensure clinical and operational excellence. The role involves monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and leading staff to deliver exemplary behavioral health care.