RN Behavioral Health

Southwestern Medical Center is a 198-bed facility. Our BHS campus holds 92 of the 198 beds with an Adult Unit, Children’s Unit, Adolescent Unit, Intake, Outpatient Clinic, and Main Campus. Southwestern Medical Center (SWMC) is nestled in Lawton, Oklahoma which is on Forbes’ list as one of the “Best Small Places for Business and Careers.” We value our team and recognize their exceptional contributions in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our guests. We’re excited to enhance our team of compassionate and professionals.

Role Responsibilities

• Behavioral Health Staff Registered Nurse holds a shift accountability to provide direct patient care by utilization of the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and delegates patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of available staff.

At SWMC, we offer a robust benefits package that will give you and your family the peace of mind you deserve, and most start after 30 days of hire.

• Multiple offers to choose from, which include:

- PPO to include HSA, FSA, 

- Dental

- Vision

- Life Insurance: Supplemental Life 

- 401K

- Perkspot (discount program)

- Voluntary Benefits (legal, critical illness, Accident Insurance, Permanent Life insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Auto Home Ins., Identity theft, and Pet insurance)

- Quantum Health

- Multi-facetted wellness program

- Employee Assistance Program

- Telemedicine Program

• Education Assistance (Reimbursement and Advance)
• Career Development

- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

- Clinical Ladder Program

- Tuition Advancement Payback Plan

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION :

• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) License for the State of Oklahoma
• Current BCLS/Pediatric First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire
• MAB (Managing Aggressive Behavior) within 30 days of hire
• NIH Stroke within 30 days of hire
• OK R&R within 30 days of hire
• Valid Drivers License issued by the State of Oklahoma (if applicable)

EDUCATION:

• Graduate from an accredited professional nurse program

SKILLS:

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others
• Leadership: Exhibiting a positive attitude/behavior on the job and fostering employee loyalty to the organization.
• Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Instructing: Teaching others how to perform duties/tasks
• Teamwork: Employee working collaboratively

DEGREE OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED:  Involves general guidance and directions by DON. The RN is expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.