Staff Nurse - RN (FT)

Banyan Treatment Centers•Mooresville, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is hiring a Staff Nurse (RN) to provide direct nursing care in substance use treatment programs at its on-site Mooresville, North Carolina facility. The 20-bed, full-continuum facility offers Detox and Residential programs. The Staff Nurse supports patient safety, medication administration, nursing assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration, working under the supervision of a medical provider and in accordance with medical protocols and standards of practice. The role is full-time and scheduled Monday and Thursday through Saturday, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The Staff Nurse collaborates with medical providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary treatment teams to support patient stabilization, recovery, regulatory readiness, and positive outcomes. The position reports to the Director of Nursing.

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.
Understanding of patient confidentiality, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of nursing experience is preferred.
Experience in substance use disorder treatment and detox is strongly preferred.
Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is 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 prescribed medications and treatments and provide medication education as indicated.
Assess patient medical needs, determine urgency, and initiate appropriate interventions, referrals, or emergency response.
Monitor patients for psychiatric symptoms, medication effectiveness, and safety concerns, and report changes to appropriate nursing leadership, providers, or treatment team members.
Use clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk assessment, de-escalation, and patient safety interventions.
Transcribe, document, and implement provider orders accurately, 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 electronic medical record documentation in accordance with licensure, accreditation, and organizational standards.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply 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.