National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

Registered Nurse RN -Behavioral Health

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)  •  Maryland Heights, MO (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Position: Full-Time/PT/PRN Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) for DAY shift; 7A-7P; 7p-7a

Location: Center for Behavioral Health Maryland Heights

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to behavioral health patients, including assessment, medication administration, treatment planning, patient education, and coordination of care. The RN also serves as a leader on the unit, providing direction and oversight to Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to ensure safe, effective patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Complete patient intake, assessments, and vital-sign checks; identify changes and escalate concerns.
  • Administer medications and treatments, including injections, using aseptic technique and infection-control practices.
  • Support individualized care plans, therapeutic communication, crisis response, and discharge planning.
  • Maintain accurate medical documentation in electronic health record (EHR) or electronic medical record (EMR) systems while protecting patient privacy under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  • Coordinate with clinicians and community services; provide patient and family education.

Requirements

  • Active registered nurse license and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required for the role.
  • Behavioral health nursing experience and strong patient assessment, communication, and de-escalation skills.
  • Knowledge of medication administration, patient safety, medical terminology, and confidentiality.
  • Experience with EHR/EMR systems
  • Why Join Us?
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Apply today and join a team committed to compassionate, high-quality behavioral healthcare.

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  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Partner referral bonuses
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment
  • The opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients' lives

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

About National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has been providing the best in senior care for over 50 years. At NHC, we believe that care should respect the individual, promote recovery, wellbeing and independence. We believe in celebrating life every day at our centers.

In NHC communities, we currently operate 80 skilled nursing centers, 26 assisted living communities, 3 behavioral health hospitals, 9 retirement communities, 30 hospice agencies, and 34 homecare agencies. Other services include memory care, senior care pharmacies, hospital, rehabilitation services and management and accounting services to third parties.

NHC is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal has always been to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the wellbeing and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Year Founded
1971
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