Registered Nurse (RN), Psych - TEMP at Lifepoint Health

Wilson, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessments, Nursing Interventions, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Techniques, Documentation, Quality Improvement Assessments, Mental Health Care, Substance Abuse Care, Supervisory Experience, Basic Life Support, ACLS, PALS, Handle with Care, Behavioral Health, Collaboration, Supportive Environment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Wilson Medical Center Schedule: 3x12 (7p-7a) rotating weekends/rotating holidays - (13) week contract Job Location Type: In-person Your experience matters At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®. More about our team Join our team in a 19-bed Adult Behavioral Health Unit. Staffed with Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Mental Health Technicians, Social Work Therapists, Recreational Therapists and Psychiatric Providers. Our unit treats a variety of diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Patients may present with psychosis, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, mania, or exacerbations of mental illness. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment focused on providing quality care and support to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. How you’ll contribute A Registered Nurse (RN), who excels in this role: Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions Crisis Intervention and de-escalation techniques Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record Performs timely and accurate QI assessments Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: · Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. · Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. · Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. · Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). · Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. · Tuition Reimbursement: Available for full and part time employees to further education. What we’re looking for- a compassionate nurse with a deep understanding of critical care principles and advanced patient monitoring. Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include: · Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire. · ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire. · Handle with Care completed within 90 days of hire · Minimum 3 years in experience providing care in mental health and/or substance abuse. Supervisory experience required. EEOC Statement “Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) will perform patient assessments, identify patient needs, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions. They will also utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques while ensuring timely documentation and quality improvement assessments.