Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health

$81K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current unencumbered RN license from the State Board of Nursing
  • Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program
  • Experience in psychiatric healthcare, especially with dual diagnosis and chemical dependency
  • Basic Life Support certification and Handle with Care (HWC) within 30 days of hire
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience
  • Flexible working hours may be required

Responsibilities

  • Administer nursing care to ill or injured patients
  • Coordinate and provide quality psychiatric nursing care
  • Lead and oversee unit staff and patient observation
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support care philosophy
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of each patient
  • Follow all medical orders and advocate for patients

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life, accident, and critical illness insurance
  • Paid time off and family leave
  • Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Wellness programs including free gym memberships and mental health services
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development
Full Job Description
Job Description

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

How you'll contribute:
  • Administer nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients by giving direct care
  • Coordinate and deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders
  • Assume direct responsibility for observation, delegation, and leadership of the unit staff and patients
  • Serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, supporting the organization, program, and unit philosophy of care
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of each patient
  • Ensures all medical orders are followed, initiates and follows treatment planning, and acts as a patient advocate at all times


What we're looking for is a Registered Nurse (RN) who is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence with these qualifications:
  • Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing, valid driver's license preferred
  • Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required
  • Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred
  • Basic Life Support certification and Handle with Care (HWC) within 30 days
  • 1 year of experience
  • May be required to work flexible hours


Schedule: 3x12/4x10/5x8 + Days (7a-7p)/ Nights(7p-7a) + rotating weekends/every 3rd weekend/every weekend + on call, holidays, etc. (i.e. 3x12, Nights (7p-7a), rotating weekends)

Pay range for this position is $39.15-$52.85 p/hr

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 for full-time and part-time employees.
  • 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.


Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lisa Lambert by emailing [email protected].

More about Denver Springs

Denver Springs is a 96-bed behavioral health hospital that offers exceptional care to the Englewood area.

Why choose Denver Springs?
  • A Healing, Supportive Environment of Care
  • Evidence-Based, Nationally Recognized Treatment Programs
  • Our programs may include:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Medication Management

Trauma-Informed Treatment
  • Experienced, Compassionate Clinical Experts

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