Psychiatric Registered Nurse: Impactful Behavioral Health Care

Raleigh Recovery Center; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Raleigh Recovery Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care for clients in a behavioral health setting. The RN will supervise care by LPNs and CNAs, develop individualized care plans, and assess patients on admission and throughout stay.

Strong communication with the treatment team is essential to ensure safe, effective care. The role requires an active RN license, CPR, and experience in psychiatric care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved nursing program.
• One or more years of nursing experience in behavioral health/psychiatric settings preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs and developing nursing care plans.
• Maintains medical records and educates clients and families about conditions.
• Administers medications with two patient identifiers and documents accurately.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary team and escalates concerns promptly.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Psychiatric nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR (electronic medical records)

Pharmacology knowledge

Job description

Raleigh Recovery Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care for clients in a behavioral health setting. The RN will supervise care by LPNs and CNAs, develop individualized care plans, and assess patients on admission and throughout stay.

Strong communication with the treatment team is essential to ensure safe, effective care. The role requires an active RN license, CPR, and experience in psychiatric care.