Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full-time | Days

Schedule: 3x12, Days (7a-730p), Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Your experience matters

Mercy Youngstown Behavioral Health is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Behavioral Health RN joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. 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

To better serve our community, we are expanding our inpatient capacity from 48 to 72 beds This growth allows us to welcome more individuals into our specialized, comfortable healing spaces. It also expands our tight-knit team of professionals who bring dynamic energy to our halls every single day.

Why Our Team Stands Apart

• Evidence-Based Innovators We utilize proven clinical modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care to build sustainable recovery frameworks.
• Positivity Cultivators We intentionally nurture an upbeat, supportive workplace culture because happy, inspired professionals provide the highest level of patient care.

How you’ll contribute:

A BH RN who excels in this role:

• Will assess the patient and plan care within set time-frames and document findings according to policies.

• Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician.

• 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.

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:

Applicants should have a current Ohio RN license and possess an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment.

• Experience: 1-year experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.

Connect with a Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Cyndi by email: Cynthia.Hayes@lifepointhealth.net

More about Mercy Youngstown:

Mercy Youngstown Behavioral Health is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital located in the Youngstown, OH area. 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, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for adults age 18+.

EEOC Statement:

Mercy Youngstown Behavioral Health 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.

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.