Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health PRN/Per Diem Position Summary This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides quality behavioral health nursing care to patients experiencing mental health and substance abuse disorders while ensuring compassionate, safe, and effective treatment delivery. Triangle Springs is a 77-bed behavioral health hospital located in Raleigh, NC. We treat substance abuse and mental health patients. Essential Functions Assess the patient and plan care within established timeframes and document findings according to hospital policies and procedures. Oversee and supervise assigned shifts while ensuring quality patient care and operational efficiency. Demonstrate leadership through delegation of duties including groups, close observation, meal supervision, and related responsibilities. Oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by all team members. Monitor patients for changes in condition and respond appropriately, including physician notification when necessary. Follow hospital policy for medication administration and maintain safe medication practices. Consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients and families. Deliver quality nursing care to ensure treatment plan goals are properly executed in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and nursing competencies. Assist with and perform comprehensive nursing assessments for all patients. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory and hospital standards. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and discharge planning. Support a safe therapeutic environment for behavioral health patients and staff. What We Offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Shift differentials Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans Flexible spending and health savings accounts Tuition reimbursement Set schedules Additional Information Reports To: Nurse Manager or Chief Nursing Officer FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred, including direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients. Experience in patient assessments, family motivation, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities preferred. Education Associate Degree in Nursing required. Licensure Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in accordance with state regulations required. Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) required Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)/De-escalation certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire Requirements Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within 30 days of hire Ability to work effectively in a behavioral health environment Strong communication, leadership, and critical-thinking skills EEOC Statement Triangle Springs is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr