Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Earn a $20,000 Commitment Bonus!

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System 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 on our Behavioral Health team, you will play a vital role in our mission of 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 team

Our Behavioral Health unit provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients across the lifespan. We focus on trauma‑informed, patient‑centered care delivered by a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. If you're looking to join a supportive department that values teamwork, emotional resilience, and high‑quality outcomes, our Behavioral Health team may be exactly what you're looking for.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse who excels in this role: 
- Performs plan‑of‑care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments 
- Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with behavioral health standards of practice 
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families 
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and ambulation 
- Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support 
- Assesses learning needs and delivers age‑ and culture‑appropriate patient and family education 
- Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of patients in crisis 
- Participates in performance improvement initiatives and required continuing education 
- Provides quality patient care and supports other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on‑call 
- Performs other duties as assigned to support safe, therapeutic care

What we're looking for

- A minimum of 1 year of RN experience in Behavioral Health
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred 
- Current RN license in the state of practice 
- BCLS required; Handle With Care certification preferred 
- Strong critical‑thinking skills and the ability to work independently in high‑stress situations 
- Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems 
- Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire

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 - 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.
   

More about Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System is a community‑focused healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care to the residents of Rutherford County and surrounding areas. As part of Lifepoint Health, we combine the strengths of a national healthcare organization with the personalized care of a community hospital. We are committed to advancing clinical excellence, patient safety, and access to care close to home.

EEOC Statement

"Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."