Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

LifePoint Health

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

Qualifications

  • Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state
  • Graduated from an accredited nursing program
  • Previous experience in psychiatric healthcare preferred
  • Experience with substance abuse and dual diagnosis patients preferred
  • Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days
  • Minimum of 1 year experience required
  • Flexible hours may be required

Responsibilities

  • Administer direct nursing care to patients
  • Coordinate psychiatric nursing care for inpatient substance abuse treatment
  • Lead and delegate tasks among the nursing staff
  • Participate actively in a multi-disciplinary care team
  • Prioritize patient safety and well-being
  • Follow medical orders and initiate treatment plans
  • Advocate for patients' needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Paid family leave and paid time off
  • Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications
  • Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
  • Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Howyoullcontribute

ARegistered Nurse (RN)who excels in this role:

How youll 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

Whatwerelooking foris 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 drivers 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: Nights 7p 6 7a + rotating weekends/on call, holidays

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

Whyjoin us

We believethat 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 andpart-time employees.
  • FinancialProtection& PTO:Life, accident, criticalillness,hospital indemnityinsurance, short-andlong-term disability, paid familyleaveandpaid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth:Highereducation andcertificationtuitionassistance, loanassistanceand 401(k) retirement packageandcompany match.
  • Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental healthservicesand discount programs).
  • Professional Development:Ongoing learningandcareer 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 Springsis a96-bedbehavioral health hospitalthat offers exceptional care to theEnglewood area.

Why choose Denver Springs?

  • A Healing, Supportive Environment of Care
  • Evidence-Based, Nationally Recognized Treatment Programs
  • Experienced, Compassionate Clinical Experts
  • Our programs may include:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Medication Management

Trauma-Informed Treatment

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