Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

At Highpoint Health Sumner, 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.

Job Description

• Utilize your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serve as a patient-care innovator.
• Shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts.
• Competitive paid time off for full-time employees.
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Department/Unit Summary

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 the independence of most patients. With a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6, the dedicated team comprises 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patients with detailed cardiac education and help patients establish goals for better quality of life.
• Perform plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Document patient care given.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborate as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Work as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

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) - Required to be current upon hire.
• 1-year experience in Geriatric Nursing, preferably in Behavioral Health is preferred.

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 with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.