Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health – Full Time – Nights Job type: Full Time | Shift: Nights | Sign-on bonus: $15,000 About Our Health System Highpoint Health Sumner is a 167‑bed hospital located in Gallatin, TN and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier. How You'll Contribute The 12‑bed Behavioral Health Unit specializes in caring for patients aged 55 and older with various neurological and behavioral conditions, including dementia, acute mental status changes, and Parkinson's disease. The unit provides medication management and support for situational depression and ideation while focusing on maintaining patient independence. With a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:6, the team includes RNs, techs, sitters, a social worker, an intake clinician, and a recreational assistant, ensuring personalized care without accepting medically unstable patients. Telehealth psychiatric services are also available to enhance patient support. Essential Functions Perform plan‑of‑care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities. Document patient care provided in a timely and accurate manner. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families. Assist patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation). Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals, psychosocial/spiritual support). Assess learning needs and deliver age‑/culture‑appropriate patient and family education. Advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient. Participate in unit and organizational performance improvement and required continuing education. Provide quality patient care and work other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on‑call. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements Current State of Tennessee or Multi‑State Registered Nurse licensure. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or RN Diploma in Nursing. BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC), current upon hire. Handle with Care certification preferred. One year of experience in Geriatric Nursing, preferably in Behavioral Health. Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees. Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; paid family leave and paid time off. Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package with company match. Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, discount programs). Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. EEO Statement Highpoint Health Sumner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Sumner is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr