Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health (PRN)

Schedule: PRN Nights

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your wellbeing so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse on our Behavioral Health team you will play a vital role in our mission of Making Communities Healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Behavioral Health unit provides a safe structured and therapeutic environment for patients across the lifespan. We focus on traumainformed patientcentered care delivered by a collaborative interdisciplinary team. If youre looking to join a supportive department that values teamwork emotional resilience and highquality outcomes our Behavioral Health team may be exactly what youre looking for.

How youll contribute

A Registered Nurse who excels in this role:
Performs planofcare interventions including medication administration specimen collection and clinical treatments
Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with behavioral health standards of practice
Monitors records and communicates patient condition to the care team physicians patients and families
Assists patients with activities of daily living including hygiene nutrition elimination and ambulation
Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate transfers discharges referrals and psychosocial/spiritual support
Assesses learning needs and delivers age and cultureappropriate patient and family education
Advocates for the physical and emotional wellbeing of patients in crisis
Participates in performance improvement initiatives and required continuing education
Provides quality patient care and supports other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned oncall
Performs other duties as assigned to support safe therapeutic care

What were looking for

A minimum of 1 year of RN experience in Behavioral Health
Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelors Degree preferred
Current RN license in the state of practice
BCLS required; Handle With Care certification preferred
Strong criticalthinking skills and the ability to work independently in highstress situations
Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems
Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire

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 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 with 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.

More about Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System is a communityfocused healthcare provider dedicated to delivering highquality compassionate care to the residents of Rutherford County and surrounding areas. As part of Lifepoint Health we combine the strengths of a national healthcare organization with the personalized care of a community hospital. We are committed to advancing clinical excellence patient safety and access to care close to home.

EEOC Statement

Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.