Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health New

Westpark Springs-Behavioral Health Hospital, Richmond, Texas

PRN House Supervisor (RN) Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Job Type: PRN 

 Your experience matters 

At Woodland 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 House Supervisor 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.

 This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

How you'll contribute 

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. 

• 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
• Manages scheduling and staffing of nursing department. Ensures appropriate coverage of shifts. Minimizes use of agency staff and overtime. Approves or denies appropriately the use of time off by staff.
• · Monitors staff attendance, keeping accurate records of tardiness, absences, and staff leaving early or staying late. Assists Chief Nursing Officer in the execution of payroll.
• · Provides back-up nursing and/or assessment assistance for patients. Personally delivers Registered Nurse patient care as needed. Assists in the intake department as necessary.
• · Assists patients with their requests and needs. Acts as patient advocate.
• · Oversees the entire hospital operation during the time which administration is not present.
• · Oversees performance, maintains schedules, and completes education and coaching when necessary.
• · Completes evaluations and delivers disciplines within nursing department in a professional and timely manner.
• · Assists Chief Nursing Officer in conducting department meetings on a routine manner.
• · Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of regulatory standards including Joint Commission, Medicaid, state and federal laws.
• · Performs conflict resolution and mediation with staff. Appropriately seeks assistance from the Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Assessment, and People Services when necessary.
• · Completes investigations in a thorough and timely manner, ensuring information collected is accurate.
• · Provides information to the appropriate designee to ensure completion of necessary reporting or staff follow up.
• · Displays a thorough nursing knowledge including assessments, treatment planning, discharge and admission procedures, medication distribution and medical care.
• · Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies.

 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 -  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 and 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.

 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• · Current Registered Nurse license as required by state regulations in which the facility operates.
• · 1-year experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.
• · 1-year experience in a nursing leadership/management role preferred.
• · CPR certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• · De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

More about Woodland Springs
Westpark Springs is a 72 bed hospital located in Richmond, Texas 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.

EEOC Statement

Westpark Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Westpark Springs 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.