Registered Nurse, (RN) Behavioral Health

LifePoint Health

$88K — $119K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current RN license in Massachusetts required
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) preferred; ADN accepted
  • BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
  • ACLS certification preferred
  • Strong leadership and charge nurse experience preferred
  • Familiarity with Behavioral Health or Psychiatric nursing preferred
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills

Responsibilities

  • Assess patient care needs and support clinical decision-making across units
  • Ensure appropriate staffing levels and patient coverage throughout the hospital
  • Provide leadership and clinical support to nursing staff
  • Respond to patient care needs and assist with admissions or intake
  • Support staff development, coaching, and performance management
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
  • Perform direct patient care duties as needed

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance
  • Paid family leave and paid time off
  • Tuition assistance and certification support
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Wellness programs, including gym memberships and mental health services
  • Ongoing learning and leadership advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Your experience matters

As a Registered Nurse (RN) House Supervisor joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your leadership, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Behavioral Health team operates within a 150-bed inpatient facility focused on healing, safety, and innovation. This leadership role supports a collaborative, team-oriented environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and staff support. You will oversee operations across child, adult, geriatric, and forensic units while helping maintain safe staffing and high-quality patient care.

 

How you’ll contribute

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

Accurately assess patient care needs and support clinical decision-making across units
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and patient coverage throughout the hospital
Provide leadership, guidance, and clinical support to nursing staff
Respond to patient care needs and assist with admissions or intake when needed
Support staff development, coaching, and performance management
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including TJC, CMS, and state regulations
Assist with scheduling, attendance monitoring, and payroll coordination
Perform direct patient care duties as needed
Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and efficient hospital environment

 

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a current RN license in the state of Massachusetts and graduate from an accredited nursing program. Additional requirements include:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred; ADN accepted
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire
ACLS certification preferred
CPI or Handle With Care certification preferred
Behavioral Health or Psychiatric nursing experience preferred
Leadership or charge nurse experience strongly preferred
Strong communication, conflict resolution, and de-escalation skills
Ability to lead teams effectively in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to patient-centered and trauma-informed care

 

Schedule

Full Time,  Days 12 hr Shifts 

Sign On Bonus $15,000

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: Tuition assistance, certification support, loan assistance, and 401(k) with company match
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including gym memberships, virtual care, and mental health services
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and leadership advancement opportunities

 

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to apply or have questions? Contact DK Lyons at 850-842-8832.

 

Hourly Range

42.55-57.45 per hour

 

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