Night Shift Adolescent Psychiatric RN – Charge Nurse

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health in Lillington, NC seeks an experienced RN for the Dorothea Dix Adolescent Psych Unit. Night shift responsibilities include planning and delivering professional nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and serving as charge nurse as assigned.

You will assess patients, organize care based on assessments, maintain accurate records, administer medications, and collaborate across disciplines to meet the unique needs of 12-17 year olds in a 16-bed unit.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Current valid North Carolina Registered Nurse license or Compact state license.
• Trauma-informed care approach is emphasized in behavioral health settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify care needs.
• Use assessment data to plan and organize care.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Serve as charge nurse as assigned.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership/organizational

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred

NC RN licensure or Compact state

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health in Lillington, NC seeks an experienced RN for the Dorothea Dix Adolescent Psych Unit. Night shift responsibilities include planning and delivering professional nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and serving as charge nurse as assigned.

You will assess patients, organize care based on assessments, maintain accurate records, administer medications, and collaborate across disciplines to meet the unique needs of 12-17 year olds in a 16-bed unit.