Pediatric Behavioral Health RN — Unit Lead

North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Baptist Hospital is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for the Pediatric Behavioral Health unit. This role leads a 16-bed child/adolescent service, coordinating nursing care, staffing, and patient safety on a daily basis.

You will supervise shifts, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality care for patients and families. The position emphasizes leadership in a dynamic environment, with responsibilities across assessment, planning, and execution of care within

Qualifications

• Two to four years of progressive nursing experience.
• Demonstrated clinical competency as a professional nurse.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and/or advanced education in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Unit management and safe, quality patient care.
• Prepare shift assignments based on staff education and patient acuity.
• Monitor unit activities and adjust staffing for safe operation.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Participates in Performance Improvement and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Nursing degree (BSN/ADN or Diploma)

Rehabilitation nursing knowledge preferred

Job description

North Carolina Baptist Hospital is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for the Pediatric Behavioral Health unit. This role leads a 16-bed child/adolescent service, coordinating nursing care, staffing, and patient safety on a daily basis.

You will supervise shifts, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality care for patients and families. The position emphasizes leadership in a dynamic environment, with responsibilities across assessment, planning, and execution of care within