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Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health·Ottumwa, Iowa

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

Perform patient assessments and initiate appropriate nursing interventions for adults in an inpatient behavioral health unit. Responsible for maintaining medical records and developing interdisciplinary care plans to ensure high-quality mental health treatment.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Behavioral Health $15,000 Commitment Bonus (2 Years) Schedule: 12 Hour Shifts, Full-Time Nights (7:00 pm - 7:00 am)

Your experience matters

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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 (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.

More about our team

At Ottumwa Regional Health Center, we provide high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services designed to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our 14-bed unit provides 24/7 supervised mental health treatment and crisis support for adults ages 18+ experiencing a wide range of concerns, including co-occurring issues when mental health disorders are accompanied by substance use.

How you’ll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role

  • 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’re looking for Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Handle with Care preferred

More about Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a 217-bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Ottumwa community for over 133 years. We are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and be members of the Iowa and American Hospital Associations.

EEOC Statement

“Ottumwa Regional Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ottumwa Regional Health 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.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.

We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a current state RN license and an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and Handle with Care training is preferred.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Patient Assessment
  • Nursing Interventions
  • QI Assessments
  • Medical Documentation
  • Mental Health Treatment
  • Crisis Support
  • Behavioral Health Care
  • Interdisciplinary Care Planning

Benefits

  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Discount Programs
  • Company Match
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Loan Assistance
  • Virtual Care Appointments
  • 401(k) Retirement Package
  • Mental Wellness Programs
  • Physical Wellness Programs
  • Financial Wellness Programs
  • Free Gym Memberships

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Ottumwa, Iowa
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Lifepoint Health

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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