Behavioral Health Rn Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina (or compact license)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited nursing program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required)
• Current state RN license and an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
• Critical thinking and decisive judgment; able to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems.
• Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand).
• Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
• Handle with Care preferred.
• One year of experience is preferred (new grads encouraged to apply)

Responsibilities

• Performs plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs).
• Assesses learning needs and delivers age-/culture-appropriate patient and family education.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in unit and organizational performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works other shifts/units as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Competitive paid time off.
• Opportunities for PTO cash-out
• PTO donation program for those in need.
• Employee assistance program that covers mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Loan repayment and tuition reimbursement/assistance for qualified applicants.
• Robust employee recognition and awards programs.
• FREE Parking!