Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full- Time | 3x12s | Day Shift
Wage scale: $42.55- $57.45 per hour

Your experience matters

At Rainier Springs, 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 Behavioral Health 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.

Department/Unit Summary 

Join our supportive team in a beautifully designed 20-bed Behavioral Health unit, where compassion and patient-centered care are at the heart of everything we do. As a Behavioral Health RN, you will provide both general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for the treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, psychiatric illnesses, and emotional disorders.

Our team fosters a positive learning environment where nurses are encouraged to expand their behavioral health expertise, develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients, and grow professionally. If you're passionate about helping patients navigate their recovery journey and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented setting, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

How you'll contribute

• Will assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies
• Will oversee and supervise the shift
• Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc
• Will also oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team
• Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician
• RN will follow hospital policy for medication administration
• RN will consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients
• Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies
• Assists/performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients

What we offer 

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• 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

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

• BLS 
• One year of experience preferred
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. 
• New Graduates also welcome to apply!

About our Health System 
Rainier Springs is a 72-bed facility located in Vancouver, WA, 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.

Pay Transparency Notice (Washington State)

If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, please inform us immediately.  You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue.  For more information on your rights under Washington's pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: https://lni.wa.gov

EEOC Statement

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

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.