Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

OAKWOOD SPRINGS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health – Job Type: RN days (7a-7p) Your Experience Matters Oakwood Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritise your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. How You’ll Contribute You will make an impact by utilising your specialised plan‑of‑care intervention and serving as a patient‑care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting‑edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. Essential Functions Assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes, documenting findings according to policies. Oversee and supervise the shift. Demonstrate leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, and meal supervision. Oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered. Monitor patient for changes in condition and respond accordingly, up to and including notifying the physician. Follow hospital policy for medication administration. Consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients. Deliver quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies. Assist and perform comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients. Additional Information Reports to: Nurse manager or Chief Nursing Officer (FLSA: none exempt). 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 organisations or comparable entities. Why Join Us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage – tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more. Financial protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & career growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and a 401(k) retirement package with company match. Employee well‑being: Mental, physical and financial wellness programmes (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programmes). Professional development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Shift differential. What We’re Looking For Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Associate’s degree in nursing required. Current Registered Nurse licence as required by state regulations in which the facility operates. 1‑year experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred. CPR certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. De‑escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. More About Oakwood Springs Oakwood Springs is a 72‑bed hospital located in Oklahoma City, OK and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation and behavioural health facilities from coast to coast. EEOC Statement Oakwood Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Oakwood Springs commits to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr