Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse (RN) Adult Behavioral Health

Schedule: Three 12 Hour Shifts, Full-Time Nights (7:00 pm - 7:00 am)

Location: Maria Parham Franklin Louisburg, NC

Maria Parham 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 well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. 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.

Summary:

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice for behavioral health patients. Collaborates with the interprofessional team to support a safe, therapeutic environment and high-quality outcomes.

Reports to: Director or Manager of Department

How You'll Contribute:

• Performs plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs).
• Assesses learning needs and delivers age-/culture-appropriate patient and family education.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in unit and organizational performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on-call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Competitive paid time off.
• Opportunities for PTO cash-out
• PTO donation program for those in need.
• Employee assistance program that covers mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Loan repayment and tuition reimbursement/assistance for qualified applicants.
• Robust employee recognition and awards programs.
• FREE Parking!
• These are just a few examples of the many benefits we offer to you

What we're looking for:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina (or compact license)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited nursing program
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required)
• Handle with Care preferred.

Patient Populations Served:

• Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
• Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present.
• Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, keyboard entry, and repetitive hand/arm movements; occasional sitting, squatting, and kneeling; rare running or climbing.
• Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood/body fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Current state RN license and an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
• One year of experience is preferred (new grads encouraged to apply)
• No call
• Every other weekend
• Rotating Holidays

Skills:

Critical thinking and decisive judgment; able to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments. Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand). Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

About Our Health System:

Maria Parham is a 98-bed hospital located in Henderson, NC. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier, with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities nationwide. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

EEOC Statement:

Maria Parham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran