Registered Nurse; RN), Psych - TEMP

Registered Nurse (RN), Psych - TEMP at Lifepoint Health®

Schedule:

3x12 (7p-7a) rotating weekends/rotating holidays – 13‑week contract

Job Location Type:
In‑person

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll support those in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier
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Join our team in a 19‑bed Adult Behavioral Health Unit staffed with Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Mental Health Technicians, Social Work Therapists, Recreational Therapists and Psychiatric Providers. Our unit treats a variety of diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Patients may present with psychosis, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, mania, or exacerbations of mental illness.

This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment focused on providing quality care and support to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs
• Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
• Utilize crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques
• Perform timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Perform timely and accurate QI assessments

• Comprehensive benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage – with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period – 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 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.
• Tuition reimbursement:
  Available for full and part‑time employees to further education.

A compassionate nurse with a deep understanding of critical care principles and advanced patient monitoring.

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

• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire
• Handle with Care completed within 90 days of hire
• Minimum 3 years of experience providing care in mental health and/or substance abuse; supervisory experience required

Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.