Registered Nurse-Adolescent Psych, Full Time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse plans and implements professional nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and assumes charge nurse responsibilities when assigned. The role is based in the Dorothea Dix Harnett Adolescent Psych Unit at Central Harnett Hospital, providing care to adolescent patients with acute psychiatric and mental health diagnoses. The 16-bed unit serves patients ages 12–17 from Harnett and surrounding counties. Patients are independent in activities of daily living and participate in daily group sessions; the average stay is 5–10 days. The nursing team works alongside Access Coordinators, Behavioral Health Technicians, Recreational Therapists, Social Workers, and Security. The unit emphasizes quality, trauma-informed, patient-centered care and teamwork. Staff work 12-hour shifts from 7 to 7 on a rotating track schedule; this position is for nights.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent.
Current North Carolina Registered Nurse licensure or compact-state licensure.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Registered Nurse certification/licensure through the Board of Nursing.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Positive interpersonal skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Effective organizational and leadership skills.
Knowledge of the age-specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of the patients typically served.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Psychiatric experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and identify their care needs.
Use assessment information to organize appropriate patient care.
Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Facilitate a safe environment.
Maintain required competencies.
Function as charge nurse when assigned.
Maintain accurate and relevant records of patient care.
Administer medications as ordered by a physician.
Recognize life-threatening situations and respond appropriately.
Establish collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with Health System and medical staff.
Monitor quality of care using pre-established outcome-oriented indicators.
Participate in cost containment and help ensure accurate charging for patient services.
Adjust care to patients’ age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs.
Support patients in practicing their cultural and spiritual beliefs within the limits of their medical regimen.
Perform other duties as assigned.