Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health
About The Position
WakeMed is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in a Behavioral Health Emergency Clinical Evaluation environment. The nurse provides care tailored to the needs of patients and families while supporting professional nursing practice. Care is provided to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients being assessed by the Mental Health and Well-being team and the primary medical team. The role includes implementing care plans and physician orders, assessing physical, psychological, and social needs, educating patients and families, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Nurses apply WakeMed’s Patient & Family Centered Care (PFCC) model in all aspects of care delivery. The position requires an RN license and clinical experience in psychiatric, mental health, and/or substance abuse settings, except that no nursing experience is required with the preferred education. Candidates should be comfortable in high-acuity, fast-paced settings with patients who may exhibit challenging behaviors, and should understand applicable nursing standards, including the American Nursing Association Scope and Standards and the NC Board of Nursing Practice Act. WakeMed describes career ladder levels RN I–IV depending on education and experience, and lists professional development opportunities and other nursing benefits.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- Two years of nursing experience required, or no experience required with the preferred education.
- Clinical experience in psychiatric, mental health, and/or substance abuse settings.
- Comfort working in high-acuity, fast-paced care settings with patients who may exhibit challenging behaviors.
- Understanding of nursing standards, including the American Nursing Association Scope and Standards and the NC Board of Nursing Practice Act.
- Effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, and care teams.
- Diploma in Nursing or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients assessed by the Mental Health and Well-being team and the primary medical team.
- Implement care plans and physician orders for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
- Assess patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs to guide care delivery.
- Educate patients and families to support understanding and participation in care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
- Apply WakeMed’s Patient & Family Centered Care (PFCC) model in all aspects of care delivery.
- Maintain clinical excellence and pursue continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Career Ladder – RN I–IV, depending on education and experience.
- Sign-On Bonus and/or Relocation Incentive available for select positions.
- Competitive Benefits Package.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Free Onsite Parking.
- Professional Development Opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
