Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral HealthProgram for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) UnitJob Type: PRN | Rotating Shift Wage scale: $36.26 - $50.77 per hourYour experience mattersAt Lourdes Health, 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.More about our teamAt Lourdes Behavioral Health, we know good health includes good mental health. Depending on circumstances and the severity of symptoms, individuals may benefit from professional behavioral health treatment. Our team of experienced and compassionate psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, nurses and support staff works with adults aged 18+ through a multi-disciplinary approach to care. The path to better mental wellness begins here. The organization promotes a positive work environment through:Teamwork.Schedule flexibility.Strong focus on professional support and work life balance.Potential for leadership advancement opportunity in the future.Our Behavioral Health Unit features:32 licensed inpatient psychiatric beds16 licensed residential crisis triage facility beds10 residential home bedsHow you'll contributeThe registered nurse (RN) plans, coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served in the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) Unit. Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) - Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) designed to assist adults in overcoming the barriers to recovery from persistent behavioral health conditions. This includes assistance with housing, finances, training, employment, addiction and medication management.Essential FunctionsPerforms 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).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.Additional InformationPatient 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.Why join usFundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accountsCompetitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employeesIncome-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverageTuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matchingEmployee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellnessProfessional development and growth opportunitiesWhat we're looking for Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor's degree or associate degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.Current RN license in state of practice and BCLS required1 year of experience preferred.Handle with Care preferred.Critical thinking and decisive judgment skills; 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 Lourdes Medical Center is a 35-bed hospital located in Pasco, WA, and Lourdes Behavioral Health is a 48-bed hospital located in Richland, 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.