Behavioral Health Unit - RN/LPN - (FT)

The Registered Nurse (RN) or Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Behavioral Health Unit plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals across the lifespan. In this position, you will assess, plan, coordinate, and implement care tailored to the unique emotional, psychological, and medical needs of each patient.

Our RNs and LPNs are supported in providing high-quality care in a safe, collaborative environment that values clinical excellence, flexibility, and continuous improvement. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day.

We’re looking for nurses who:

• Are passionate about behavioral health and patient advocacy
• Thrive in a team-oriented, respectful environment
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues
• Adapt confidently to evolving processes and patient needs
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and a commitment to quality care

In this role, you’ll be empowered to build strong therapeutic relationships, contribute to positive patient outcomes, and grow both professionally and personally.

Classification- Full Time

• Benefit eligible
• 36 hrs/ week
• Nights
• 3 Week Rotation
• Week 1- Mon, Tues, Wed Week 2- Tues, Fri, Sat Week 3- Sun, Mon, Tues

Required Skills:

1. Knowledgeable in Medical Terminology.

2. Communication skills are essential.

3. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS HCP).

4. Facility designated de-escalation training within one year of hire

5. Ability to manage, coordinate, and direct nurses in administrative tasks.

6. Possess good interpersonal skills so that they can communicate with the patients and the staff.

7. Ability to problem-solve and be enthusiastic enough to accept day-to-day work challenges.

8. Understand and have a profound knowledge of all the medications and equipment in the department.

9. Possess ability to coordinate multiple tasks at a time while setting priorities.

10. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and basic Windows based program.

Minimum Work Experience:

1. One (1) year psychiatric nursing experience preferred

2. One (1) year of nursing experience preferred

Minimum Education:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

2. Maintains current RN or LPN license within the state of Idaho.

Benefits & Work-Life

We not only offer comprehensive benefits and work-life programs to secure your future and balance your daily needs but also provide you stellar service for managing these programs through our Benefits Department.

Retirement - Securing your future

• Retirement - 457(b)
• Hospital Pension Plan - 401(a)

 Health Benefits - Safe and Secure, Our Promise

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Plans
• 340B Pharmacy Program
• Madisonhealth Services Discount

Paid Time Off

• Regular Part Time - 3.69 hrs per pay period
• Full Time - 6.77 hrs per pay period
• Long Term Sick based on percentage of hrs worked

Work-Life Balance - Employee Assistance Program offers:

• Personal counseling (in-person and virtual)
• Life management services (child and senior care, moving, pets, home repair, disaster support, discounts, etc.)
• Senior care management
• Child care referral services
• Lifestyle coaching
• Health and wellness resources
• Legal & financial services
• Support tools for managers
• Onsite and virtual trainings
• Critical Incident Stress Management services when tragedy happens