Behavioral Health RN – Day Shift (Onsite)

Carolina Dunes BH; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a behavioral health setting. You will supervise care by RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other staff, and develop individualized plans of care for each patient.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, documenting records, safely administering medications, and communicating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care on a day shift (7a-7p).

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years’ nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate patient care, developing and evaluating nursing plans of care.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses with accuracy and safety.
• Transcribe and review provider orders, maintain medical records, and ensure compliance with policies.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the treatment team promptly.
• Provide patient and family education on medications, safety, and rights.
• participate in unit activities and hand off reports to oncoming staff.

Skills

Medication administration

Psychotropic meds knowledge

Education

RN education

Job description

Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a behavioral health setting. You will supervise care by RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other staff, and develop individualized plans of care for each patient.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, documenting records, safely administering medications, and communicating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care on a day shift (7a-7p).