Registered Nurse - Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte Psychiatric Services Adolescent FT Day

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

90d • $34 - $52

About The Position

The position is for a full-time Registered Nurse in the Behavioral Health department at Atrium Health in Charlotte, focusing on inpatient psychiatric care for adolescents. The role involves engaging in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices. The nurse will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, engaging patients and families from admission to post-discharge. Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, adjusting care plans, mobilizing resources, and collaborating with the care team to influence care outcomes. The nurse will uphold and promote a culture of safety, continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, and administer medications and treatments safely according to clinical protocols. The position requires effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, as well as adherence to ethical practices and accurate EHR documentation. The nurse may be required to float to other units and must demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care needs.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• No formal RN experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Monitors patient conditions and adjusts care plans as necessary.
• Collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Administers medications, treatments, and therapies safely.
• Demonstrates effective communication and conflict resolution.
• Maintains accurate and timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units or departments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific care needs.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees