Nursing PRN: RN or LPN

CooperRiis Healing Community; Mill Spring (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan with a company match

Free Meals

PSLF qualifying workplace

Job summary

CooperRiis Healing Community in Mill Spring, NC is seeking nurses for PRN weekday coverage. A valid NC license or a compact state license is required, with psychiatric nursing experience preferred. The facility emphasizes holistic, strength-based care and resident empowerment.

RN starting at $29.00–$34.00/hr and LPN starting at $26.50–$31.50/hr, with a retirement plan, free meals, and PSLF-qualifying workplace benefits. Join a collaborative team focused on recovery and wellness.

Qualifications

• Valid North Carolina license or a compact state license.
• Nursing experience in psychiatric/mental health preferred.
• Equal opportunity employer with inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized care plans with a multidisciplinary team.
• Educate residents about mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies and medications.
• Take vital signs daily and perform nursing assessments.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor patient responses.
• Assist with admissions, crises, and weight monitoring as needed.
• Maintain accurate and detailed resident records.

Education

RN license (NC or compact)

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for Seasoned and New Nurses!

We welcome applications from recent graduates who hold a valid North Carolina license, or a compact state license. Start your professional journey with us—we're excited to help you grow!

CooperRiis: A Holistic Approach to Mental Health Recovery

CooperRiis is a voluntary residential mental health treatment facility that does not provide detox services. We take a holistic approach to care, emphasizing the health and wellness of both our residents and our staff.

Our philosophy centers on respecting the autonomy of each individual, fostering a sense of community, and using a strength-based model to support mental health recovery. We believe that healing is most effective when people feel empowered, connected, and supported.

Our Nursing Team plays a vital role in this journey. They have the time and space to build meaningful relationships with residents, offer personalized education, and provide individualized support throughout the recovery process.

Location:

Mill Spring, NC

Flexible Scheduling That Fits Your Life:

We offer PRN coverage for week day/day shift coverage

Benefits

• Retirement Plan with a company match
• Free Meals
• PSLF qualifying workplace

Pay

• RN starting at $29.00 - $34.00 per hour based on experience
• LPN starting at $26.50 0 $31.50 per hour based on experience

Responsibilities

• Developing individualized care plans with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, therapists and other health care professionals
• Educating residents about mental health conditions and treatment plans, including coping strategies, self-care techniques, medications and supplements, and medication compliance.
• Take vital signs daily and perform nursing assessment
• Provide basic first aid when necessary
• Administer medications as prescribed by the psychiatrist and monitor patients for side effects and responses to these medications.
• Weekly packing of medications with residents, and to determine eligibility for resident self-administration of medications
• Assesses residents with physical and mental health complaints and collaborate with the on-site physician for follow up actions
• Administer random breathalyzer and urine drug screening
• Provides crisis intervention and assists with hospitalization when necessary
• Communicate with Integrative Health Specialist regarding supplements, dietary concerns, and additional weight monitoring
• Responds to crises, using de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral emergencies and ensure patient safety
• Maintains accurate and detailed resident records

Qualifications

• RN or LPN NC or compact license
• Previous psychiatric experience preferred
• CooperRiis is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• CooperRiis is a therapeutic healing community located in Mill Spring, North Carolina. We are a Smoke/Drug/Alcohol Free Facility.