Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health at Spring View Hospital summary:

A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Behavioral Health provides direct patient care, coordinates nursing plans, and advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients. Responsibilities include medication administration, clinical treatments, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support patient recovery and daily living activities. This role requires an RN license, nursing degree, and certifications such as Basic Life Support, working in a hospital setting focused on behavioral health services.

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health
Job Type: PRN | Shift Varies

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Spring View Hospital is a 75-bed facility in Lebanon, KY, offering a full range of services with state-of-the art technology including pain management, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, behavioral health services, wound care and laboratory. Spring View Hospital's staff and physicians pride ourselves on providing advanced quality care and service.

We are part of Lifepoint 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 milestone-your experience matters.

Where We Are:

Kentucky's Bluegrass Region is famous for its natural beauty, and Marion County is no exception. Green River is a haven for the water sport and fishing enthusiast and is perfect for fishing, skiing and boating. The Downtown Lebanon Historic District, listed on the National Historic Register, features antique shops and an arts and crafts cooperative featuring the works of local and other Kentucky artisans.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health RN coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, acts as a patient advocate and provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree in nursing required
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

License:

• Current RN license in the state of Kentucky

EEOC Statement

"Spring View Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spring View Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Keywords:

registered nurse, behavioral health, patient care, medication administration, nursing, clinical treatments, patient education, care coordination, mental health nursing, hospital nursing

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