Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Vancouver, WA

17h • $43 - $57

About The Position

At Rainier Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your
well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just
valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our
team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to 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.

The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (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.

Rainier Springs is a 72-bed facility located in Vancouver, WA, and is 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.

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 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree or associate degree from an accredited nursing school.
• BLS

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.

Responsibilities

• Will assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree