Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health
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Job Location:
Lynchburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Type: Full Time Days
Your experience matters
At Centra Behavioral Health Hospital we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and your role youll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.
Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient 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.
- 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.
- Brand new facility: Brand new hospital built from the ground up with cutting edge equipment and technology!
How youll contribute
Administer nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients by giving direct care. The RN will coordinate and deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse dual diagnosis or psychiatric or emotional disorders. The RN will assume direct responsibility for observation delegation and leadership of the unit staff and patients. The RN will serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team supporting the organization program and unit philosophy of care. The RN will ensure the safety and well-being of each patient. The RN ensures all medical orders are followed initiates and follows treatment planning and acts as a patient advocate at all times.
Responsibilities:
Will assess the patient and plan care within set time-frames 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.
Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:
Education: graduate of an accredit nursing school with valid RN licensure
Experience: one year or more of behavioral health experience highly preferred
About Us
Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters
EEOC Statement
Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
