Registered Nurse

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women\'s Mental Health Institute seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide evidence-based care in a rural critical access hospital, supporting inpatient and emergency patients.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, coordinating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring safe, patient-centered care. Strong clinical judgment and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required; strong clinical assessment and critical thinking.
• Effective communication and teamwork essential.
• Sound medication and documentation practices.
• Commitment to patient education and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Coordinate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, patient-centered care.
• Administer medications, monitor patient condition, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Respond to emergencies and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
• Educate patients and families to support understanding, recovery, and informed decision-making.
• Support safe transitions of care, including communication and continuity of services.
• Precept and mentor when needed, helping strengthen team readiness and practice.
• Uphold quality, safety, and professional standards in a collaborative care environment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient education

Safety

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a rural critical access hospital, supporting inpatient and emergency patients.

• Assess patient needs and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Coordinate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, patient-centered care.
• Administer medications, monitor patient condition, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Respond to emergencies and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
• Educate patients and families to support understanding, recovery, and informed decision-making.
• Support safe transitions of care, including communication and continuity of services.
• Precept and mentor when needed, helping strengthen team readiness and practice.
• Uphold quality, safety, and professional standards in a collaborative care environment.

Qualifications/Skills: RN licensure, strong clinical assessment and critical thinking, effective communication and teamwork, sound medication and documentation practices, and commitment to patient education and safety.