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Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health·Columbus, Ohio

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

The Registered Nurse will perform patient assessments, initiate nursing interventions, and manage the Interdisciplinary Care Plan. They are responsible for ensuring medical necessity documentation and conducting quality improvement assessments.

Registered Nurse

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Days

36 hour weeks (12 hour shift 7 – 7: 30)

Columbus Springs East 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.

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

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  • Free Parking
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
  • Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
  • Working with a highly engaged staff
  • Healthy staffing levels
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Career growth

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.

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Not ready to complete an application, or have questions?

  • Please contact
  • Cyndi by email: Cynthia.Hayes@lifepointhealth.net

More about Columbus Springs East

Columbus Springs East is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital located in Columbus, 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

Columbus Springs East 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.

Apply today!

Join us in delivering high-quality care.

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

Candidates must have an associate's degree in nursing and a current state RN license. CPR and de-escalation certifications are required within 30 days of employment, with psychiatric experience preferred.

  • associate degree
  • Patient Assessment
  • De-escalation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Nursing Interventions
  • QI Assessments
  • Medical Documentation
  • Psychiatric Care
  • Decisive Judgment
  • Crisis Care
  • Interdisciplinary Care Planning

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401k
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Gym Membership Discounts

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Columbus, Ohio
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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Market context

Ohio behavioral health roles remain in steady demand

Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.

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