RN Nights

ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital•Greenville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse Behavioral Health opportunity at ECU Behavioral Health Hospital, Greenville, NC. This is a full-time position with a night shift available, consisting of three 12-hour shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM, including every other Saturday and Sunday. Acadia Healthcare and ECU Health have partnered to establish a state-of-the-art, 144-bed behavioral health hospital in Greenville, NC. This new facility aims to address the urgent need for accessible, high-quality psychiatric care in the region, expanding capacity to support patients with diverse mental health needs. The hospital, located less than a mile from ECU Health Medical Center, will offer a comprehensive range of inpatient and intensive outpatient services. Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States, operating a network of over 260 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds across 39 states and Puerto Rico. With over 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our admissions team at ECU Behavioral Health Hospital. As an Admissions RN, you will be instrumental in ensuring a smooth and efficient admissions process for our patients. Your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders will be vital in delivering high-quality care.

Requirements

Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
One year of nursing experience
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
Develop and implement nursing care plans.
Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.