RN New Graduate Nurse - Behavioral Health

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve. Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting. Behavioral Health Department UNC Health Johnston offers a continuum of behavioral health services to support individuals in crisis. The Behavioral Health Holding area in the Emergency Department provides a safe space for immediate psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and stabilization. The Behavioral Health Triage process ensures patients receive immediate care through timely assessments, medical clearance, and coordination with inpatient psychiatric services. The Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit delivers comprehensive treatment through therapy, education, and personalized care planning, helping patients stabilize, build coping skills, and prepare for safe discharge with ongoing support. Responsibilities Education – Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self, attends education programs, uses patient education materials, and assesses readiness and developmental level of patient/family/caregivers. Evaluation of Care – Identifies expected patient outcomes, seeks guidance in plan of care revisions, participates in interdisciplinary evaluation, and communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care. Implementation – Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, performs bedside point‑of‑care testing, follows organization and nursing standards, prioritizes care, and consults with resources. Leadership – Develops goals for professional growth, participates in unit goal achievement, uses communication systems, promotes cost‑effective care, gives feedback, and maintains a safe, clean, and secure environment. Patient Assessment – Recognizes data from complex situations, synthesizes assessment data, and anticipates discharge needs while building relationships with families. Planning – Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update care plans, uses multidisciplinary resources, addresses cultural and ethnic issues, and prioritizes tasks. Research – Reads relevant journals and brings ideas to staff for practice improvement. Requirements Education Requirements: Graduation from school of professional nursing. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the day of clinical care; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification. Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Johnston Health Organization Unit: Behavioral Health IP Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00 Salary Range: $32.23 – $41.35 per hour (Hiring Range) Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield Exempt From Overtime: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC Health Care