RN Clinical Nurse II - Behavioral Health

UNC Health•Smithfield, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse II provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards and is accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director. In a hospital setting, the nurse coordinates and delivers patient care using the nursing process. The role is in UNC Health Johnston’s Behavioral Health department. Services include emergency-department behavioral health holding for psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and stabilization; behavioral health triage with timely assessments, medical clearance, and coordination with inpatient psychiatric services; and an inpatient unit providing therapy, education, personalized care planning, stabilization, coping-skills development, and preparation for safe discharge with ongoing support. This is a full-time, onsite position in Smithfield, North Carolina, with a variable schedule and 36 standard hours per week. The hiring range is $34.22–$48.38 per hour. Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity. The position may qualify for an incentive program offering up to a $20,000 commitment incentive; relocation assistance may also be available. Applicants should ask their recruiter for details.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Identify and meet personal learning needs, attend relevant education programs, use appropriate patient education materials with assistance, and assess patients’ and families’ readiness and ability to learn.
Identify expected patient outcomes, seek guidance when revising plans of care, participate in interdisciplinary care evaluation, and communicate information that supports continuity of care.
Provide competent care for patients with complex problems, including appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety considerations.
Perform bedside point-of-care testing as required by the care plan and follow organizational and nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
Organize and prioritize care according to patient and family needs, and consult appropriate resources promptly for complex care issues, unusual teaching needs, or high-risk discharge planning.
Develop professional growth goals with assistance, meet or renegotiate goals within the identified timeframe, and participate in unit goals and performance-improvement activities.
Support intra- and interdepartmental collaboration, use communication systems effectively, provide feedback to coworkers, and promote cost-effective care.
Remain aware of public policy and regulatory guidance affecting healthcare and promote a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment.
Assess complex situations to determine care priorities, synthesize assessment data before communicating it, and anticipate discharge needs.
Build relationships with families that support their ability to advocate for patients and address their own needs.
Collaborate with patients and families to prepare or update care plans, use multidisciplinary resources, address cultural and ethnic considerations, and prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
Read relevant research and bring applicable ideas and questions to staff for discussion.