Registered Nurse; RN - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Schedule:

12 Hour Shifts, PRN

Your experience matters.

Ottumwa Regional Health Center 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 are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

We provide high‑quality, evidence‑based behavioral health services designed to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our 14‑bed unit offers 24/7 supervised mental health treatment and crisis support for adults ages 18+ experiencing a wide range of concerns, including co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient.
• Perform timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Be responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Perform timely and accurate QI assessments.

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 for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, and 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 programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) within six (6) months of hire.
• Recent RN experience.
• Preferred qualifications:
  
  Acute Care Behavioral Health experience.

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a 217‑bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Ottumwa community for over 133 years. We are certified by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and are members of the Iowa and American Hospital Associations.

“Ottumwa Regional Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”