Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health
Youngstown, Ohio
You'll work in a 72-bed behavioral health hospital running 24/7 crisis care, inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, and PHP and IOP programs for adults. Lifepoint Health is a community hospital.
Posted Oct 23
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour day shifts, 7:00am-7:00pm · Day shift Shift: Day (7:00am-7:00pm)
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Behavioral Health Adults 18 and older with mental health and addiction needs
- License
- RN license Current Registered Nurse license as required by state regulations in which the facility operates.Current RN license, as state regulations require
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current RN license, as state regulations require Current Registered Nurse license as required by state regulations in which the facility operates.
- Certification
- CPR certification within 30 days of employmentAfter hire · within 30 days of employment CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
- Certification
- De-escalation certification within 30 days of employmentAfter hire · within 30 days of employment De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
- Education
- Associate's degree in nursing Associate’s degree in nursing required.
- Also asks
- Critical thinking, decisive judgment and working with minimal supervision Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Preferred
- Experience
- 1 year of experience in a psychiatric health care facility 1-year experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employeesComprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- BenefitsLife, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time offFinancial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- BenefitsTuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) with company matchFinancial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- BenefitsWellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, and mental health servicesEmployee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- BenefitsOngoing learning and career advancement opportunitiesProfessional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
More benefits (8)
- Life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid family leave and paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) retirement package with company match
- Mental, physical and financial wellness programs
- Ongoing professional development
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Patient assessments and identifying needs Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
- Day to day
- 24/7 crisis care and assessment
- Care model
- Interdisciplinary team care with psychiatrists, therapists and social workers As part of our interdisciplinary team, you'll collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and behavioral health professionals
- Hours stated
- Shift: Day (7:00am-7:00pm)
- Details
- 72-bed behavioral health hospital Mercy Youngstown is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital located in Youngstown, OH.
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Lifepoint Health’s careers page.
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Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health Shift: Day (7:00am-7:00pm) Your Experience Matters Mercy Youngstown 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 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. More About Our Team At Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital - Youngstown, our nurses play a vital role in helping patients navigate their mental health journey with compassion, clinical excellence, and dignity. As part of our interdisciplinary team, you'll collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and behavioral health professionals to deliver personalized, patient-centered care.
Our culture emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and meaningful patient connections, giving nurses the opportunity to strengthen their behavioral health expertise while making a lasting impact every day. If you're looking for a rewarding environment where your clinical judgment, empathy, and advocacy are valued, you'll feel right at home on our team. 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. Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient Performs timely and accurate QI assessments 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 for full-time and part-time employees. 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 are 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. CPR certification is 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.
Connect with a Recruite r Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Cyndi by email: Cynthia. Hayes@lifepointhealth.net More about Mercy Youngstown Mercy Youngstown is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital located in Youngstown, OH.
We provide high-quality compassionate care for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Programs include 24/7 crisis care and assessment, inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Patrial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for adults age 18+.
EEOC Statement
Mercy Youngstown is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
What's around it?
Youngstown, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 13% below the US average
- Median rent
- $728/mo
- Household income
- $34,408/yr, all local households, not nurse pay