Register Nurse; RN Manager, Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse (RN), Manager, Behavioral Health

Full‑time:
Days | Monday‑Friday

Location:

Frye Regional Medical Center – 81‑bed campus serving patients 18 years and older with 24‑hour security.

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation related 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

Directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives. The manager develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements of the organization. Duties include directing and evaluating departmental operations, planning and monitoring staffing activities, preparing and evaluating budgets, coordinating audits, fostering professional growth, integrating evidence‑based practices into operations, and ensuring reliable attendance.

The manager performs other duties as assigned.

The position serves both internal colleagues and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors. It requires handling sensitive and confidential information, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA), and applying policies and procedures.

Manages the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing staff, reviewing performance, and administering corrective action.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include clinical nursing proficiency, leadership, compliance, budget management, and effective communication.

• 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.
• Career growth:
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with 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.

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355‑bed hospital offering acute care services and housing the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center, and Inpatient Rehabilitation. Since 1911, it has provided exceptional care to the Hickory, NC community and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High‑Performing Hospital.

Applicants should possess a current state RN license.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within six months of hire
• One year of relevant experience preferred
• Asiellor Certification (ASLS) preferred

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care, driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier and operates across 29 states with 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care.