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Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Jackson Purchase Medical CenterFulton, KY, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

Job Type : Full-time Nights, 36hrs / week, rotating weekends

We are Jackson Purchase Medical Center

We believe in :

  • Championing Patient Care
  • Doing the Right Thing
  • Embracing Individuality
  • Acting with Kindness
  • Making a Difference Together

We strive to Make Communities Healthier.

We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work.

JPMC has been voted as the Hospital of choice by patients and Team Members four out of the last six years. We invite you to join us and work in an environment where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center, and our accredited chest pain center.

Where We Are :

Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. In this region, there is always something for all ages, whether it is outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.

Why Choose Us :

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance for qualified applicants
  • Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
  • Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program.
  • And much more
  • Position Summary

    The Senior Behavioral Health Unit (SBHU) at Jackson Purchase Medical Center embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to critically ill patients. This is an 18-bed unit that ensures patients receive optimal medical attention and support.

    The RN - Senior Behavioral Health Unit provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

  • Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
  • Documents patient care given.
  • Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
  • Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
  • Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual / psychosocial support needs.
  • Evaluates learning needs of patient and / or family and provides patient / family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
  • Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
  • Completes physical and mental health assessments.
  • Observes and reports behavioral changes.
  • Helps patients improve their coping abilities.
  • Works with patients' families to help improve the patient's abilities and help them deal with family member's mental illness.
  • Required Skills

  • Critical thinking skills
  • Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.
  • Minimum Qualifications

    Education :

  • Associate's degree required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Certifications :

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
  • Handle With Care (HWC) within 45 days of hire
  • Licenses :

  • Registered Nurse licensed to work in the State of Kentucky.
  • New Graduates may work under a KY provisional license for up to 6 months with the expectation that an RN license will be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

    EEOC Statement

    "Jackson Purchase Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jackson Purchase 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."

    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.

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