Staff Nurse - RN (Per-diem)

Banyan Brand • Mooresville, NC

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is expanding its services to Mooresville, NC, and is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide direct nursing care within substance use treatment programs. The Staff Nurse supports patient safety, medication administration, nursing assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. The North Carolina facility is a 20-bed, full-continuum operation opening with two SUD programs: Detox and Residential. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Working knowledge of nursing standards of care for patients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, and composure in high-stress or emergency situations.
• Demonstrated understanding of patient confidentiality, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in substance use disorder treatment and detox strongly preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under the supervision of the medical provider in accordance with medical protocols and standards of practice.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and required admission documentation within established timeframes.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and provide medication education as indicated.
• Assess patient medical needs, determine urgency, and initiate appropriate interventions, referrals, or emergency response as required.
• Monitor patients for psychiatric symptoms, medication effectiveness, and safety concerns, and report changes to the nursing leadership, provider, or treatment team as appropriate.
• Apply sound clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk assessment, de-escalation, and patient safety interventions.
• Accurately transcribe, document, and implement provider orders, including verbal orders when permitted.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to support integrated patient care.
• Communicate patient health concerns to nursing and clinical leadership and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with licensure, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information and compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support medication management and controlled substance processes in collaboration with Compliance and nursing leadership, as applicable.

Benefits

• medical, vision, and dental insurance
• whole and term life insurance
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• a 401(k) with employer match
• paid time off and holidays
• wellness incentives
• employee assistance and referral programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree